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July 15, 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 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 NOTE: Webinars on How to Register and Apply for Grants SAMHSA will host a webinar for prospective TOR applicants on how to register for the eRA System; how to use the eRA System to initiate and fill out applications; and how to submit completed applications. The webinar will be presented on four dates: Thursday, June 20: 11:00-Noon ET Tuesday, June 25: 2:00-3:00 PM ET Tuesday, July 2: 2:00-3:00 PM ET Thursday, July 11: 3:00-4:00 PM ET Events Training and events are available for practitioners through many of SAMHSA's Training and Technical Assistance Centers. Some of these are highlighted below. Visit SAMHSA's Practitioner Training webpage for a more complete listing. Screening and Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Implementation Webinar July 17, 2019 2 p.m. Central Time This is a one-hour session with a knowledgeable SBIRT professional who will answer and discuss questions related to: administration and use of screening materials including the AUDIT, DAST, and the CRAFFT among others; brief interventions and referrals to treatment, including making effective warm handoffs; and workflow and integration of SBIRT into medical settings. Maximizing Treatment Success for Patients with SMI: Promoting Adherence and Treatment Engagement Webinar July 19, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET Strategies to improve adherence to medications and treatment plans for patients with serious mental illness (SMI) will be explored in this webinar, including long-acting injectable medications (when indicated), medication strategies, and adjunctive supports. Advance registration is encouraged. (Note: Limited to healthcare professionals.) Digital Approaches to the Psychiatric Care of Older Adults Webinar July 26, 2019 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET The effective psychiatric care of older adults, especially those with serious mental illness and dementia, remains a predominant challenge in current health care. This webinar will discuss how technology could advance clinical care in this population and explore issues around device ownership and access. Advance registration is encouraged. (Note: Limited to healthcare professionals.) The Intersection of Substance Use Disorders, Opioid Misuse, Overdose, and Suicide: Understanding the Connection, Part 1 Webinar July 30, 2019 10:00 a.m. Central Time This webinar, part one of a two-part series, will present the complicated relationship between substance use disorders and suicidal thinking and behaviors. Presenters will explore the implications of this information for prevention and early intervention, including opportunities for collaboration. Registration deadline: July 30. Resources Guidance to States and School Systems on Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Issues in Schools SAMHSA and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new joint informational bulletin containing examples of approaches for mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) related treatment services in schools. The guidance describes some of the Medicaid state plan benefits and other Medicaid authorities that states may use to cover mental health and SUD related treatment services. In addition, the guidance summarizes best practice models to facilitate implementation of quality, evidence-based comprehensive mental health and SUD related services for students. Improve SAMHSA's Disaster Services and Products in 15 Minutes We would like to hear from you regarding your experience with SAMHSA's Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC). DTAC publishes The Dialogue and the SAMHSA DTAC Bulletin as well as providing disaster preparedness and response materials and services. You are invited to provide feedback in a web-based survey that should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. Wildfire Preparedness and Response – DTAC Bulletin Each year, an average of 7500 wildfires burn about 1.5 million acres of national forests and grasslands in the United States. Preparedness for wildfires and other disasters may reduce the likelihood of distressing experiences and post-disaster mental health problems. This issue of the DTAC Bulletin can help people prepare and take steps to improve physical and psychological safety. Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT): A Service Delivery Model for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness Involved With the Criminal Justice System This brief provides an overview of Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT)—an intensive service delivery model intended for people with serious mental illness who are involved in the criminal justice system. MAT Inside Correctional Facilities: Addressing Medication Diversion This action brief provides criminal justice stakeholders, correctional facility leadership, and correctional staff with helpful strategies and techniques to reduce diversion of MAT medications. The information for this brief was developed by a panel of correctional leaders and experts throughout the U.S. Screening and Assessment of Co-Occurring Disorders in the Justice System This report provides evidence-based practices for screening and assessment of adults in the justice system with mental illness, substance use disorders, or both. It discusses the importance of instrument selection for screening and assessment and provides detailed descriptions of recommended instruments. Tailoring Crisis Response and Pre-Arrest Diversion Models for Rural Communities This action brief provides rural communities recommended strategies for adapting promising or proven interventions to better support crisis response and pre-arrest diversion in their communities. It is the first of three briefs developed from the SAMHSA Pre-Arrest Diversion Expert Panel. Check out all the new and existing criminal justice publications on the SAMHSA Store! Contact Us We appreciate your feedback! Please send your questions, comments, and suggestions to the SAMHSA Headlines Team. You can call us at 1-877-SAMHSA-7, or email us at SAMHSAHeadlines@samhsa.hhs.gov. We look forward to hearing from you.        You are receiving this message because of your existing relationship with SAMHSA email updates. 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