Syra Health Corp. (NASDAQ: SYRA), a healthcare consulting company dedicated to enhancing healthcare through innovative services and technology solutions, has announced a significant five-year contract valued at $4.75 million with the District of Columbia's Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). This contract marks a strategic partnership enabling Syra Health to support DBH's vital mental health initiatives, including the Supported Employment Program and Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program.

DBH plays a pivotal role in providing essential mental health services, serving over 22,000 individuals annually, and delivering prevention, intervention, and treatment services for mental health and substance use disorders. Under the terms of this contract, Syra Health will augment DBH's Evidence-Based Supported Employment program, with a specific focus on assisting adults grappling with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in regaining employment and achieving greater independence.

Deepika Vuppalanchi, the CEO of Syra Health, expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with the Department of Behavioral Health in Washington, D.C., and strengthen their clinical efforts in the realm of mental health. This healthcare workforce solutions contract signifies a joint commitment to enhancing mental health services and the overall well-being of the community.

Source: prnewswire.com