Headlines: Federal Government Funding Opportunities

Headlines: Federal Government Funding Opportunities

November 5, 2015 Webinar: Getting To Know the Federal Government and Funding Opportunities Register to hear a federal funders' panel reveal best practices in responding to federal funding announcements.

Funding

HHS Awards up to $22.9 Million in Planning Grants for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics SAMHSA, in conjunction with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation, awarded the grants to support states throughout the nation in their efforts to improve the behavioral health of their citizens by providing community-based mental and substance use disorder treatment.

Data

JAMA Article Highlights Trends of Nonmedical Prescription Opioid Use and Use Disorders The article is based on analysis conducted by researchers at SAMHSA, National Institute on Drug Abuse, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and shows that nonmedical use of prescription opioids among people aged 18 to 64 decreased from 5.4 percent in 2003 to 4.9 percent in 2013.

Resources

Ending Conversion Therapy: Supporting and Affirming LGBTQ Youth This publication presents research, clinical expertise, and expert consensus on therapeutic practices related to children's and adolescents' sexual orientation and gender identity, and makes the case for eliminating the use of conversion therapy among this population.

Events

October 29, 2015 Facebook Chat: Integration of Mental and Behavioral Health and Primary Care Join this Facebook chat hosted by the National Health Service Corps for an interactive discussion on integrating mental and behavioral health and primary care. November 5, 2015 Webinar: Text Messaging—A Promising Tool for Managing and Improving Individual Care Register to learn how text messaging has improved outcomes and increased patient engagement at a comprehensive behavioral health facility. November 17, 2015 Webinar: Reconnecting Youth to the Circle—The Importance of Traditional Practices for Prevention Join this presentation to hear youth stories about their connection to their language and cultural traditions as well as strategies for engaging youth and connecting them to the circle. November 21, 2015 Live Event: Act To Change Live Event in Los Angeles Join the #ActToChange movement against bullying at this free public event, featuring distinguished Asian American and Pacific Islander personalities and community members through armchair discussions, performances, and more.

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Five Tips for Parents To Prevent Drinking in College SAMHSA's "Talking With Your College-Bound Young Adult About Alcohol" parent guide and accompanying video called "The Sound of Your Voice" provide approaches and tips for starting the conversation on underage drinking in college.