OpportunityTitle: Opioid-Impacted Family Support Program
CategoryExplanation: https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=0c095710-5314-4352-8a38-ac3d9ccc1cbf
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: We will only accept applications from state-licensed mental health nonprofit or state-licensed mental health for-profit organizations. These organizations include, but are not limited to, entities licensed or certified by an authorized political subdivision or instrumentality of a state to provide training in behavioral health. These may include academic institutions, including universities, community colleges and technical schools, which must be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency, as specified by the U.S. Department of Education. Domestic community-based organizations, public entities, tribes, and tribal organizations may apply for these funds, if otherwise eligible. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
Description: This program&#8217;s purpose is to support training programs that enhance and expand paraprofessionals knowledge and expertise, and to increase the number of peer support specialists and other behavioral health-related paraprofessionals who work on integrated, interprofessional teams in providing services to families impacted by OUD and other SUD. A special focus is on supporting children and adolescents in high need and high demand areas who have experienced trauma and are at risk for mental health disorders.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Contact Andrea Knox-Ellen at (301)443-4170 or email OIFSP@hrsa.gov
GrantorContactText: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration&lt;br/&gt;OIFSP@hrsa.gov