The purpose of this program is to advance the implementation of high quality infant and early childhood mental health consultation across the nation through the development of tools, resources, training, and mentorship to the infant and early childhood mental health field. The primary goals are to promote the healthy social and emotional development of infants and young children, and to prevent, to the greatest extent possible, the onset of serious emotional disturbance.
SAMHSA plans to issue 1 grant of up to $1,000,000 per year for up to 5 years.
Application Due Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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SAMHSA's Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy (BRSS TACS) is pleased to announce the 2019 Capacity Building Opportunity, an intensive technical assistance opportunity for peer-run organizations, recovery community organizations, family-run organizations, and youth- and young adult-run organizations. The Capacity Building Opportunity will offer sustained, individualized consultation, training, and peer-to-peer support for up to 25 peer-run organizations.
Application Due Date: Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 8 PM ET
The purpose of this program is to expand the number of Drug Addiction Treatment Act (DATA) 2000 waived providers, increase understanding of the importance of medication-assisted treatment and ultimately increase access to MAT through expanded prescribing of FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorders.
SAMHSA plans to issue 1 grant of up to $2,000,000 per year for up to 3 years.
Application Due Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2019
SAMHSA is accepting applications for Cooperative Agreement to Support the Southeast (SE) Asia Regional Technology Transfer Center (TTC) (SEA-TTC) for HIV and Substance Use and Mental Health. The purpose of this program is to strengthen the current work of the SEA-TTC that builds the regional capacity to address the intersection of HIV, substance use and mental health at the policy, systems, and provider level, and increases the skills and abilities of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief implementing partners in the national HIV/AIDS programs of countries in SE Asia through training, technical assistance, technology transfer, and workforce development.
SAMHSA plans to issue 1 grant of up to $700,000 per year for up to 3 years.
Application Due Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2019
SAMHSA is accepting applications for Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Follow-Up Expansion Grant Program (Crisis Center Follow-Up Expansion). The purpose of this program is to provide an integrated hub that (1) Ensures systematic follow-up of suicidal persons who contact an NSPL Crisis Center (2) Provides enhanced coordination of crisis stabilization, crisis respite, and hospital emergency department services and (3) Enhances coordination with mobile on-site crisis response.
In effect, with the resources provided, the hub should not lose track of a person in a suicidal crisis as they interface with crisis systems. It is expected that this program will promote continuity of care to safeguard the well-being of individuals who are at risk of suicide.
SAMHSA plans to issue 2 grants of up to $336,192 per year for up to 3 years.
Application Due Date: Monday, March 11, 2019
After months of research, visiting successful programs around the nation, and receiving testimony from experts and concerned citizens, the Federal Commission on School Safety released a 177-page report detailing 93 best practices and policy recommendations for improving safety at schools across the country.
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The report discusses Medicaid coverage of FDA-approved medications for treatment of alcohol and opioid use disorders, limitations on coverage (such as prior authorization requirements), background on federal laws, policies, innovative practices, and policies at the state level.
In the United States, influenza (flu) season is in fall and winter, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Seasonal flu, as well as infectious disease outbreaks and pandemics, may bring feelings of fear, stress, and anxiety. Being prepared for a pandemic or outbreak will allow you to focus on recovery and stress management if such an event occurs.
A Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) may worsen in children who experience a disaster or other traumatic event. Children without an SED may also be more likely to develop a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, which may be worsened when they are simultaneously experiencing other hardships such as separation from a parent or closing of their school. SAMHSA offers resources for disaster behavioral health professionals who may work with children during the planning, response, or recovery phases of a disaster.
January 22-27, 2019
This annual observance sheds light on the science behind effects of drug and alcohol use on the brain, body, and behavior. Connect students with scientists and other experts to help shatter the myths about drugs and alcohol. Learn how you can join communities around the country for this international educational observance.
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It's widely known that quitting smoking has significant health benefits, but did you know it also can improve a person's mental health? And for those with substance use disorders, smoking cessation is associated with increased odds of long-term recovery.
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