The funding will help address the mental
health needs of local children and youth.
AUSTIN,
Texas, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior
HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed care organization
in Texas and a company of Centene
Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced today that National
Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) El
Paso has been awarded a $25,000 grant in recognition of Superior's
25-year anniversary celebration. The funding will be used to help
support the mental health needs of children and youth in the
El Paso area.
"Since 1999, Superior has provided health care to Texans in
need," said Mark Sanders, president
and CEO of Superior HealthPlan. "And to celebrate 25 years of
serving local communities, we are proud to present NAMI El Paso
with this special anniversary grant award that will help them
support the El Paso community and
continue to make a tangible difference in the lives of Texans."
Superior has provided more than $600,000 in grant funding to hundreds of
community organizations and providers since 2020, helping support
some of the most vulnerable populations in the state. The
Superior HealthPlan Anniversary Grant Award, the first of its kind,
offered community organizations and schools across Texas an opportunity to apply for funding. An
internal committee then identified ten finalists and the winning
organization was selected by employees.
"We are grateful to be the recipient of this grant as Superior
HealthPlan celebrates their 25th anniversary in
Texas," said Isidro Torres, executive director of NAMI El
Paso. "We are excited to be able to expand our work in education
for youth mental health as well as support individuals and families
through their mental health journey."
NAMI El Paso has widened their influence since opening their
doors in 1986, evolving from a small grassroots group into a vital
part of the community's mental health support system. NAMI El Paso
offers programs designed to meet the diverse needs of the
community, including peer-led support groups, educational programs,
and advocacy initiatives.
With the funding, NAMI El Paso will expand its reach among
El Paso-area youth with free,
evidence-based, 50-minute learning sessions designed for middle and
high school students. These sessions will serve as a targeted
opportunity to teach youth about mental health conditions through a
brief presentation, short videos, and personal testimony from a
young adult who describes their mental health journey and empowers
others to do the same.
Superior's 25-year anniversary grant initiative was in addition
to other grant awards the company provides each year. Organizations
and providers are invited to apply for $10,000 grants, which will be awarded in
April 2025. The application deadline
is March 31, 2025. Visit
SuperiorHealthPlan.com/grants to learn more.
About Superior HealthPlan
Founded in 1999, Superior
HealthPlan is a managed care company that delivers quality
healthcare throughout Texas.
Committed to transforming the health of the community, one person
at a time, Superior supports active local involvement in all 254
Texas counties with more than
3,200 employees throughout the state. Superior is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare
enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier
lives. For more information visit www.SuperiorHealthPlan.com.
About NAMI El Paso
NAMI El Paso was founded in 1986 by families who recognized the
urgent need for mental health support in the community. Since its
inception, the organization has been deeply committed to providing
accessible mental health resources, support, and education to
individuals and families in the El
Paso area. NAMI remains committed to its mission of
providing advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so
that all individuals and families affected by mental health
conditions can build better lives.
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