Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Family Counseling and Support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex+ Youth and their Families
by rachel.baileyFamily Counseling and Support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex+ Youth and their Families Application Due Date Mon, 07/03/2023 - 9:00 am rachel.bailey Fri, 05/19/2023 - 12:06 pm Anticipated Award Amount Up to $425,000 per year per award The purpose of this program is to prevent health and behavioral health risks (e.g., suicide, depression, homelessness, drug use, HIV) and to promote well-being for LGBTQI+ youth in the context of their families/caregivers, cultures, and communities by establishing LGBTQI+ family counseling and support programs and training providers on family counseling and support interventions.
- Support for 988 Tribal Response Cooperative Agreements
by Carmen.BaldwinSupport for 988 Tribal Response Cooperative Agreements Application Due Date Tue, 07/18/2023 - 12:33 pm Carmen.Baldwin Tue, 05/16/2023 - 11:32 am Anticipated Award Amount $2,000,000 per year The purpose of these cooperative agreements is to provide resources to improve response to 988 contacts (including calls, chats, and texts) originating in Tribal communities and/or activated by American Indians/Alaska Natives. With this program, SAMHSA aims to: (1) ensure American Indians/Alaska Natives have access to culturally competent, trained 988 crisis center support through existing and/or new 988 Lifeline centers; (2) improve integration and support of 988 crisis centers, Tribal nations, and Tribal organizations to ensure there is navigation and follow-up care; and (3) facilitate collaborations with Tribal, state and territory health providers, Urban Indian Organizations, law enforcement, and other first responders in a manner which respects Tribal sovereignty.
- Cooperative Agreements for States and Territories to Improve Local 988 Capacity
by rachel.baileyCooperative Agreements for States and Territories to Improve Local 988 Capacity Application Due Date Mon, 06/26/2023 - 9:00 am rachel.bailey Thu, 05/11/2023 - 1:54 pm Anticipated Award Amount See Appendix M The purpose of this program is to improve states and territories response to 988 contacts (including calls, chats, and texts) originating in the state/territory. States and territories are expected to use resources to: (1) enhance recruitment, hiring, and training of the 988 workforce to meet at minimum 90% state or territory calls, chats, and texts demand; (2) implement additional technology and security measures to fully support 988 infrastructure and effective coordination across the crisis continuum; (3) improve 988 support and service for high-risk and underserved populations; (4) develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance plans, to include identification and review of critical incidents; and (5) develop and implement comprehensive 988 communication plans to align with SAMHSA’s 988 partner toolkit.
