Continuum of Care News

Learn how the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) faith-government partnership is creating a new community co-investment process through the evidence-based Open Table model. You can use Open Table to: Partner with the faith community to build an extended system of care. Discuss unmet need to address poverty for persons with behavioral health needs. Train residents to invest their intellectual and social capital in young adults and families. Provide unconditional support for persons who have experienced trauma. Create a sustainable system of care. Hear from SAMHSA grantees and faith community partners in this webinar who will focus on the intersection of support for those who are experiencing homelessness and the Open Table model of poverty intervention. Webinar Details: Date : April 5, 2017 Time : 3:30-4:30 PM EDT Phone Number : 888-928-9713 Passcode : OPENTABLE Web Access : Join the webinar online . Please invite communi...

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for fiscal year 2017 Grants for the Benefit of Homeless Individuals (GBHI) totaling up to $47.5 million over the course of five years. The program's purpose is to support the development and/or expansion of community infrastructures that integrate behavioral health treatment and services for substance use, co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, permanent housing, and other critical services for individuals (including youth) and families experiencing homelessness. SAMHSA expects to fund up to 24 grantees for up to $400,000 per year for up to five years. The actual award amounts may vary, depending on the availability of funds.   WHO CAN APPLY : Eligible applicants are domestic public and private nonprofit entities. See Section III-1 of the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) PART I for complete eligibility information.   HOW TO APPLY : SAMH...

SAVE THE DATE! Behavioral Health Administration's   SOAR Symposium  Tuesday, June 27, 2017 9:30 am - 3:30 pm The Meeting House 5885 Robert Oliver Place Columbia, MD 21045  Conference Sponsors: Maryland Behavioral Health Administration University of Maryland School of Medicine's Training Center We hope that you will be able to join us for Maryland's SOAR Symposium! The day will provide information about a range of SOAR related topics, including an in-depth presentation by representatives from Disability Determination Services highlighting key aspects of the disability determination process. There will also be opportunities to share ideas and learn from one another. CEU/COA from the University of Maryland of medicine's Training Center will be awarded at this conference. Conference fee is $55 (includes breakfast, lunch and light refreshments.) Much more information including how to register to follow. Please mark your calendar. You do...