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June 27, 2019 The SAMHSA Headlines—Your one-stop source for the latest from SAMHSA. Grant Application Opportunities Mental and Substance Use Disorders Prevalence Study SAMHSA is accepting applications for the Mental and Substance Use Disorders Prevalence Study (MDPS). The purpose of this grant program is to ensure that gaps in surveillance are addressed through a pilot program that assists in estimating the actual number of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, including those of the greatest severity. SAMHSA plans to issue 1 grant of up to $30,000,000 for up to 3 years.  Application Due Date: Friday, August 16, 2019 Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Practitioner Data SAMHSA is accepting applications for the Mental and Substance Use Disorder Practitioner Data (Prac-Data) grant. The purpose of this program is to provide comprehensive data and analysis on individuals who comprise the prevention and treatment fields to address mental and substance use disorders. The goal of the program is to provide valid data on the existing practitioners and usable information to SAMHSA on which to make policy and planning decisions. SAMHSA plans to issue 1 grant of up to $1,000,000 for up to 3 years.  Application Due Date: Monday, August 12, 2019   Expansion of Practitioner Education SAMHSA is accepting applications for the Expansion of Practitioner Training (Prac-Ed) grant. The purpose of this program is to expand the integration of substance use disorder (SUD) education into the standard curriculum of relevant healthcare and health services education programs. By mainstreaming this education, the ultimate goal is to expand the number of practitioners who deliver high-quality, evidence-based SUD treatment. SAMHSA plans to issue 10 grants of up to $250,000 per year for up to 2 years.  Application Due Date: Friday, August 2, 2019 Tribal Opioid Response Grants SAMHSA is accepting applications for Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) grants. The program aims to address the opioid crisis in tribal communities by increasing access to culturally appropriate and evidence-based treatment, including medication-assisted treatment using one of the three FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder. SAMHSA plans to issue 163 grants for up to 2 years.  Application Due Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 Events Webinars Participate in SAMHSA-funded Technical Assistance (TA) webinars presented on the website of the University of Maryland, School of Social Work TA Network Learning Community. Upcoming webinars appear on the webinar page. Resources National Technology Transfer Centers (TTC) Program The purpose of the 3 SAMHSA Technology Transfer Centers (TTC) is to develop and strengthen the specialized behavioral healthcare and primary healthcare workforce that provides prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for substance use disorder and mental illness: the Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTC), the Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers (MHTTC), and the Prevention Technology Transfer Centers (PTTC). They offer educational tools and training as well as listings of upcoming events. National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day 2019 On Monday, May 20, 2019, SAMHSA hosted National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day 2019 at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Hubert H. Humphrey Building in Washington, DC. Along with SAMHSA, the Administration for Community Living served as a federal co-sponsor, with the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging as a non-federal co-sponsor. The event focused on prevention, treatment, and recovery services for older adults with serious mental illness and substance use disorders; suicide prevention efforts with older adults; older adult peer support services; serving older veterans; and trauma-informed care for older adults. Watch Part 1 and Part 2 of the on-demand webcast of SAMHSA's event. DTAC Bulletin – Tools for First Responder Mental Health Police, firefighters, and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel are first on the scene to face situations that are often unpredictable, challenging, and dangerous. This work can be strenuous and put first responders at increased risk of secondary or vicarious trauma due to repeated exposure to trauma stories, pain, and fear about whether the people they serve have survived. 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