Headlines: January 26, 2023
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through SAMHSA, has announced Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for five grant programs aimed at preventing substance misuse and treating substance use disorder (SUD) throughout the nation. The grant opportunities total about $73.4 million and align with the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to address the nation’s addiction and overdose crises.
The five grant programs are:
- Grants to Expand Substance Use Disorder Treatment Capacity in Adult and Family Treatment Drug Courts (SAMHSA Treatment Drug Courts) – $32.4 million – This expands substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery support services in existing drug courts. The program recognizes the need for treatment instead of incarceration for certain individuals who have SUDs.
- Adult Reentry Program – $13 million – This program expands SUD treatment and related recovery and reentry services to adults in the criminal justice system who have an SUD and/or co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, who are returning to their families and communities after being incarcerated in state and local facilities including prisons, jails or detention centers.
- Medication-Assisted Treatment – Prescription Drug and Opioid Addiction Grant Program (MAT-PDOA) – $18.2 million – This program provides resources to help expand or enhance access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). This program will help to increase the number of people who receive MOUD for their opioid use disorders and decrease illicit opioid use and prescription opioid misuse.
- Emergency Department Alternatives to Opioids Program (ED-ALT) – $6.8 million – This program develops and implements alternatives to opioids for pain management in hospitals and emergency department settings.
- Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act) Grants – $3 million – This program works to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth and young adults ages 12-20 in communities throughout the United States. The program addresses norms regarding alcohol use by youth, reduces opportunities for underage drinking, creates changes in underage drinking enforcement efforts, addresses penalties for underage use, and reduces negative consequences associated with underage drinking (e.g., motor vehicle crashes, sexual assaults).
For more funding opportunities see Funding.
SAMHSA’s Prevention Day is taking place in conjunction with CADCA National Leadership Forum (February 1–3) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Learn about what’s new and innovative in substance misuse prevention and mental health at this national forum of leaders, practitioners, advocates, and consumers. View SAMHSA’s Prevention Day agenda.
SAMHSA applauds provisions included in the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 117-328) that will significantly expand access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). The act, signed into law by President Biden on Dec. 29, 2022, amended the Controlled Substances Act to eliminate the requirement for qualified practitioners to first obtain a special waiver to prescribe medications such as buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD). This ends a decades-long requirement, originally put in place through the Drug Abuse Treatment Act (DATA) of 2000. With the new law, the patient limits associated with this special waiver also no longer apply.
Monica S. Johnson, M.A., LPC is the new Director of SAMHSA’s 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office. Ms. Johnson brings a wealth of experience to SAMHSA. She has worked in the behavioral health field for 26 years and most recently served as the Interim Commissioner for the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities.
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Application Due Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The purpose of this program is to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions to youth and young adults (not more than 25 years of age) who are at clinical high risk for psychosis. Award recipients are expected to use evidence-based intervention to: 1) improve symptomatic and behavioral functioning; (2) enable youth and young adults to resume age-appropriate social, academic, and/or vocational activities; (3) delay or prevent the onset of psychosis; and (4) minimize the duration of untreated psychosis for those who develop psychotic symptoms. SAMHSA plans to issue 12 awards for up to $4,768,015 for up to 4 years.
Application Due Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The purpose of this program is to support first responders and members of other key community sectors to administer a drug or device approved or cleared under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) for emergency reversal of known or suspected opioid overdose. Recipients will train and provide resources to first responders and members of other key community sectors at the state, tribal, and local levels on carrying and administering a drug or device approved or cleared under the FD&C Act for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. SAMHSA plans to issue 34 awards for up to $17,200,000 for up to 4 years.
Application Due Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
The purpose of this program is to promote the wellness of young children, from birth to 8 years of age, by addressing the social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and behavioral aspects of their development, as well as prepare them to thrive in school and beyond. The awards will also provide local communities or tribes resources to disseminate effective and innovative early childhood mental health practices and services. With this program, SAMHSA aims to promote resilience and emotional health for children, youth, and their families. SAMHSA plans to issue 13 awards for up to $10,631,178 for up to 5 years.
Application Due Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
The purpose of this program is to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and evidence-based treatment and services for individuals, including youth, and families with substance use disorders (SUDs) or co-occurring mental health conditions and SUDs (CODs) who are experiencing homelessness. SAMHSA plans to issue 32 awards for up to $15,700,000 for up to 5 years.
Application Due Date: Friday, March 24, 2023
The purpose of this program is to expand access to naloxone and other Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved overdose reversal medications for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. The recipients will collaborate with other prescribers at the community level to implement trainings on policies, procedures, and models of care for prescribing, co-prescribing, and expanding access to naloxone and other FDA-approved overdose reversal medications to the specified population of focus (i.e., rural or urban). SAMHSA plans to issue 7 awards for up to $1,400,000 for up to 5 years.
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Training and events are available for practitioners through SAMHSA's Training and Technical Assistance Centers. Some of these are highlighted below. Visit SAMHSA’s Practitioner Training webpage for a more complete listing.
SAMHSA Headlines offers you a biweekly update of selected upcoming trainings and webinars. However, for a broader range of activities, visit this website, as well as the training sections of individual technical assistance center websites.
Selected events are highlighted below. Note that some of them require advance registration.
Note: If you are unable to access an event or webinar or have questions, please contact the source given at the individual event URL.
Friday, January 27, 2023 12:00 PM ET
The decision to start or continue psychiatric medications during pregnancy requires careful consideration of the risks for both the mother and her fetus and should be guided by available safety data, as well as the psychiatric history of the mother. This webinar will review general clinical approaches to psychiatric medication use during pregnancy, with an emphasis on medication use in the Seriously Mentally Ill population and review current safety data for antidepressants, mood stabilizers and second-generation antipsychotics and review reliable reproductive safety resources.
Monday, January 30, 2023 10:00 AM ET
This interactive training will review variations of trauma and potential impacts on the mind, and how self-regulation techniques can help address traumatic reactions. The content will further discuss practice-specific opportunities for integration of trauma informed care principles and during various points of client interactions. Providers will learn how trauma informed care provides a preventive approach to engagement and supports person-centered care.
Monday, January 30, 2023 12:00 PM ET
This 20-hour live virtual series covers the foundational practices of Motivational Interviewing. Through the use of presentations, videos, highly interactive exercises and demonstrations, the trainers will guide participants in learning the technique, style and spirit of MI. Participants will be given many opportunities to observe, practice, receive feedback and interact with trainers and peers. Dates of the training:
- Monday, January 30 & Tuesday, January 31, 2023
- Tuesday, February 14 & Wednesday, February 15, 2023
- Thursday, March 16, 2023
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:45 PM ET
Successful outcomes largely depend upon the quality of interpersonal relationships with people receiving services. Workers must maintain a balance between being supportive, empathic, and understanding, yet professional at the same time. This training explores the nature of boundary issues at work by looking at the five different risk areas for most staff, offering tips and best practices for reducing the risk of boundary problems in the workplace.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 1:00 PM ET
Bipolar affective disorder is often misdiagnosed, adding to the burden on individuals, families, and society. This presentation will include criteria for diagnosis, common differential diagnoses, as well as medication and non-medication therapies. A common screening tool will also be reviewed.
Thursday, February 2, 2023 2:00 PM ET
This webinar highlights findings from SAMHSA's new guide, Expanding Access to and Use of Behavioral Health Services for People Experiencing Homelessness. The webinar will provide an overview of the SAMHSA guide and include presentations from four organizations that are currently using the evidence-based practices featured in this guide to support mental health and substance use needs among individuals experiencing homelessness.
Thursday, February 2, 2023 2:00 PM ET
Join this learning session for an overview of The Think Trauma curriculum and a Q&A opportunity about stressors for this population and their association with trauma. The Think Trauma curriculum helps mental health and well-being providers who work with justice-involved youth in a variety of contexts. This training was designed to be implemented in any residential/correctional facility or justice-based organization for juveniles (i.e., probation, diversion programs etc.) that aims to develop a trauma-informed workforce.
Friday, February 3, 2023 1:00 PM ET
As clinical trials of psychedelic-assisted therapies progress, the potential of approved psilocybin and MDMA-assisted treatments for anxiety, mood, and substance use disorders (SUDs) looks increasingly promising. Clinicians interested in new mental healthcare treatment options for SUDs can learn about current treatment designs and published study outcomes to consider how psychedelic-assisted therapies might serve people at risk for and living with HIV.
Monday, February 6, 2023 1:45 PM ET
Co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders can complicate treatment and many issues go unmanaged. This class presents an integrated care approach using the Stages of Change model.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 9:00 AM ET
This interactive learning opportunity will examine Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through an intersectional lens. During this 6-hour virtual training, participants will learn about the history, as well as the future, of HIV. Instructors will use activities, videos, case studies, and interactive lecture format to introduce topics such as HIV Basics, History, Trauma, Homelessness, Mental Health, Substance Use, and Prevention Options for Substance Use Disorder professionals and other providers.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 12:00 PM ET
The trainer will walk participants through an overview of the Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) practice including the importance of integrating a recovery-oriented philosophy into their practice. It was created for people who experience symptoms related to schizophrenia, bipolar, schizoaffective, and depression. IMR is a manualized treatment that supports people in setting personalized goals, and application of various skills learned in the eleven topic areas covered in the treatment. Practitioners use a variety of best practices that support this process in IMR, including Psychiatric Rehabilitation, CBT, Motivational Enhancement and Educational strategies.
Thursday, February 9, 2023 2:00 PM ET
This research talk will discuss two decades of research on bullying and other forms of youth violence. Meta-analytic results will be highlighted to demonstrate efficacy of school-based programs and their components. Innovative efforts to address bullying, sexual violence, and school violence will also be highlighted. These innovative efforts involve developing apps for students to communicate both emotional and physical safety concerns, youth-led student campaigns to address mental health issues and school climate concerns, and professional development training programs for school police officers.
Friday, February 10, 2023 11 AM ET – Foundations of Sustainability
Friday, February 17, 2023 11 AM ET – Navigating the Funding Landscape
This two-part series will provide an introduction to program sustainability followed by a more advanced look at how prevention agencies can navigate the current funding landscape while planning for the future. Part 1 will address foundational concepts of program sustainability and how to consider sustainability in your planning. Part 2 will take a deeper dive into unique considerations for program sustainability and how to navigate the current funding landscape. Participants may choose to register for either or both webinars.
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Earlier this week, we celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday which has become a “day of service to your community,” and in that spirit, we would like to share an urgent call to action. In Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream” speech, he states, “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” His “four little children” have now long been adults and we have yet to realize his dream. Too many of our nation’s youth and their family members – particularly those from marginalized and under-resourced communities – lack opportunities to pursue recovery and build resiliency.
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This guide highlights strategies for behavioral health and housing providers to conduct outreach and engage with individuals experiencing homelessness, initiate use of behavioral health treatment as they wait to receive stable housing and retain them in their recovery efforts once housed.
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