Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis

Description

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2014 Tribal Behavioral Health (Short Title: Native Connections) grants. The purpose of this program is to prevent and reduce suicidal behavior and substance abuse among American Indian/Alaska Native young people up to and including age 24. The goals of this program fall within two of SAMHSA’s Strategic Initiatives: Prevention of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness, and Trauma and Justice. This program will help grantees reduce the impact of substance abuse, mental illness, and trauma on AI/AN communities through a public health approach. In addition, this grant will allow AI/AN communities to support youth and young adults as they transition into adulthood by facilitating collaboration among agencies. Native Connections grants are authorized under 520A of the Public Health Service Act, as amended. This announcement addresses Healthy People 2020 Mental Health and Mental Disorders Topic Area HP 2020-MHMD and Substance Abuse Topic Area HP 2020-SA.

Who can apply

• Others

Contact

Gwendolyn Simpson <br/>Office of Financial Resources, Division of Grants Management <br/>Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration <br/>1 Choke Cherry Road <br/>Room 7-1091 <br/>Rockville, Maryland 20857 <br/>(240) 276-1408 <br/>
gwendolyn.simpson@samhsa.hhs.gov