SAMHSA Weekly Report: August 28, 2008
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
WEEKLY REPORT – August 28, 2008
Major Policy Initiatives, New Regulations, Announcements and Significant Department News:
New Webcast Availability: In support of the Campaign for Mental Health Recovery, the SAMHSA Resource Center to Promote Acceptance, Dignity, and Social Inclusion, Associated with Mental Health (ADS Center), has made available a training Webcast entitled "Working with the Media to Support the Campaign for Mental Health Recovery." This free Webcast features two presenters—Lindsay Keller, Communication Director of Metropolitan Group in Washington, DC, and Bob Carolla, Director of Media Relations for the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Arlington, VA. These presenters explain how individuals at the grassroots level can successfully garner media interest and support for the CMHR, and how one can successfully use the CMHR community site kit to accomplish these goals. You can access the Webcast by clicking http://www.stopstigma.samhsa.gov/NASC/webcasts/default.aspx.
Recovery Month Planning Partners Meeting: On September 3, the Recovery Month Planning Partners will be meeting at the Washington Court Hotel in Washington, DC. The meeting will be the final meeting before the kick-off for the National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Final arrangements for the kick-off, as well as preparation for the 2009 campaign, will be discussed.
Recovery Month Kick-Off Event and Release of 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: On September 4, SAMHSA is planning a press conference at the National Press Club to release the 2007 NSDUH findings and to kick off the 19th Annual Observance of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Recovery Month provides an opportunity every September to recognize the efforts of individuals who work in the substance abuse treatment delivery system and the accomplishments of people in recovery. Last year over 600 community-based Recovery Month events were held across the country using messages and information prepared by SAMHSA to raise awareness about the devastation of addiction, the effectiveness of treatment, and the promise of recovery. The release of NSDUH as part of Recovery Month provides the opportunity to discuss the gains made and the challenges remaining in the context the President’s National Drug Control Strategy.
Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral, and Treatment Programs for Combating Substance Abuse [TI -08-001]: On September 5, Tevi Troy, Deputy Secretary for HHS, will announce the 4 grant recipients in the Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral, and Treatment Programs for Combating Substance Abuse program. SBIRT programs are proactive approaches to providing early identification of those at high risk of substance abuse and providing them with early intervention and treatment. Press release is planned.
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment, Medical Residency Program [TI-08-003]: On September 5, Tevi Troy, Deputy Secretary for HHS, will announce the FY 2008 recipients of Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral, and Treatment (SBIRT) Medical Residency Program Grants. The primary purpose of the SBIRT Medical Residency Grant Program is to develop and implement training programs to teach medical residents the skills necessary to provide evidence-based screening, brief intervention, brief treatment, and mechanisms to refer for treatment services patients who have a substance use disorder or are at risk for a substance use disorder. Another purpose of the program is to promote adoption of SBIRT through delivery of training to local and Statewide medical communities for wider dissemination of SBIRT practices. Press release is planned.
Recovery Month Fun Walk/Run: On September 9, the Office of Consumer Affairs of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, is planning a 3-mile fun walk/run around the King's Farm area adjacent to the SAMHSA building. The walk/run is an event aimed to highlight the 19th Annual Observance of the National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month within the SAMHSA community.
Prevention of Substance Abuse and HIV for At-Risk Minority Populations [SP-08-001]: In the near future, SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) will announce the recipients of FY 2008 grants for Prevention of Substance Abuse (SA) and HIV for At-Risk Racial/Ethnic Minority Subpopulations (Short Title: Minority SA/HIV Prevention Initiative) cooperative agreements. The purpose of this program is to support an array of activities to assist grantees in building a solid foundation for delivering and sustaining quality and accessible state of the science substance abuse and HIV prevention services. Specifically, the program aims to engage community-level domestic public and private non-profit entities to prevent and reduce the onset of SA and transmission of HIV/AIDS among at-risk racial/ethnic minority subpopulations. Press release is planned.
Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Capacity in Targeted Areas of Need [TI-08-005]: In the near future, SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment will announce the recipients of (FY) 2008 Targeted Capacity Expansion grants. This program is designed to address gaps in treatment capacity by supporting rapid and strategic responses to demands for substance abuse (including alcohol and drug) treatment services in communities with serious, emerging drug problems, as well as communities with innovative solutions to unmet needs. The purpose of this program is to expand and or/enhance the community’s ability to provide a comprehensive, integrated, and community-based response to a targeted, well-documented substance abuse treatment capacity problem and/or improve the quality and intensity of services. Press release is planned.
Child Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) [SM-09-002]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce it is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2009 for Cooperative Agreements for Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families (CMHI). The purpose of this program is to support States, political subdivisions within States, the District of Cobia, Territories, Native American tribes and tribal organizations, in developing integrated home and community-based services and supports for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families, by encouraging the development and expansion of effective and enduring systems of care. Bulletin is planned.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) – Center for Excellence [TI-08-011]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce the awardees of FY 2008 for a cooperative agreement for the Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Center for Excellence in Substance Abuse and Mental Health (HBCU-Center for Excellence). The purpose of this program is to continue the effort to network the 103 HBCUs throughout the United States, and promote workforce development through expanding knowledge of best practices, leadership development, and encouraging community partnerships that enhance the participation of African-Americans in the substance abuse treatment and mental health professions. Press release is planned.
Campus Suicide Prevention Grants [SM-08-002]: In the near future, SAMHSA will award 17 grants to prevent suicide on college campuses. The Campus Suicide Prevention Grants Program is designed to assist colleges and universities in their efforts to prevent suicide attempts and completions and to enhance services for students with mental and behavioral health problems, such as depression and substance abuse, which put them at risk for suicide and suicide attempts. Press release is planned.
Technical Assistance Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention [SM-08-003]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce the recipient of $6.6 million to fund the Youth Violence Technical Assistance Center to support the federally funded Safe Schools/Healthy Students (SS/HS) grant program. The Safe Schools/Healthy Students grant program provides funds to local education agencies to plan, implement, evaluate, and sustain a comprehensive plan of programs, activities, services, and curricula to foster resilience, promote mental health, prevent substance use, and prevent youth violence and mental and behavioral disorders. It is anticipated that up to $6.6 million will be available to fund one grant. Press release is planned.
Opioid Treatment Program Accreditation Grants [TI-08-008]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce the award of three grants in the Opioid Treatment Program Accreditation Program. The purpose of this program is to reduce the costs of basic accreditation education and accreditation/reaccreditation surveys (site visits) for OTPs participating in the accreditation process. Press release is planned.
Children’s Mental Health Initiative [SM-08-004]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce the grant recipients of $19 million in Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program cooperative agreements (also referred to as the Child Mental Health Initiative (CMHI)). The purpose of this program is to support States, political subdivisions within States, the District of Columbia, Territories, Native American tribes and tribal organizations in developing integrated home and community-based services and supports for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances, and their families, by encouraging the development and expansion of effective and enduring systems of care. Press release is planned.
Project LAUNCH [SM-08-011]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce the recipients of funding for Project LAUNCH. The purpose of Project LAUNCH is to promote the wellness of young children, birth to 8 years of age. The goal is to create a shared vision for the wellness of young children that drives the development of Federal, State, Territorial, Tribes, and locally-based networks for the coordination of key child-serving systems and the integration of behavioral and physical health services. The expected result is the creation of safe, supportive environments in which young children will be ready for successful learning in school. Press release is planned.
Substance Abuse Treatment in Adult Criminal Justice Populations [TI-08-012]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce the recipients of Fiscal Year 2008 Adult Criminal Justice Treatment grants. This program is designed to address gaps in substance abuse treatment services for adults involved with the criminal justice system. Grant funds will be used to expand and or/enhance the community’s ability to provide a comprehensive, integrated, and community-based response to a targeted, well-documented substance abuse treatment capacity problem. The program is also designed to improve the quality and intensity of services provided for the target population. Press release is planned.
Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery [SM-08-009]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce the recipients of FY 2008 Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery Program-Priority to Veterans grants. These grants are designed to reach the growing number of individuals with post traumatic stress disorder and trauma-related disorders involved in the justice system. This program will support States to pilot local implementation of trauma-integrated jail diversion programs, and to replicate them statewide. In recognition of the dramatically higher prevalence of trauma-related illnesses among veterans, this program will prioritize eligibility for veterans.
Press release is planned.
Circles of Care IV: Children’s MH Systems in AI/AN Communities [SM-08-012]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce recipients of FY 2008 Circles of Care IV: Infrastructure Development for Children’s Mental Health Systems in American Indian/Alaska Native Communities (Short Title: Circles of Care) grants. The purpose of this program is to provide tribal and urban Indian communities with tools and resources to plan and design a holistic, community-based system of care to support mental health and wellness for their children, youth, and families. In FY 2008, SAMHSA/CMHS is especially interested in projects that focus on improving the linkages between primary care and behavioral health. Press release is planned.
Sober Truth on Preventing (STOP) Underage Drinking Act [SP-08-004]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce recipients of FY 2008 Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act) grants. The purpose of this program is to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth in communities throughout the United States. The program was created to strengthen collaboration among communities, the Federal government, and State, local, and tribal governments on the issue of alcohol use among youth. Deadline for applications was extended to April 24. Press release is planned.
National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative, CTS Centers [SM-08-010]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce the recipients of FY 2008 Community Treatment and Services (CTS) Center cooperative agreements through the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative. The purpose of this program is to implement and evaluate effective trauma-focused and trauma-informed treatment and services in community settings and in youth-serving service systems and collaborate with other Network Centers on clinical issues, service approaches, policy, financing, and training issues. Press release is planned.
Treatment Drug Courts [TI-08-007]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce the recipients of $5.4 million for the expansion and enhancement of substance abuse treatment court services in five categories: Adult Treatment Drug Courts; Tribal Treatment Drug Courts; Reentry Courts; Family Treatment Drug Courts; and Juvenile Treatment Drug Courts. It is expected that $5.4 million will be available to fund up to 18 grants. The average annual award amount is expected to be up to $300,000 per year for up to three years. Press release is planned.
Residential Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Program [TI-08-009]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce the recipients of approximately $7.87 million to fund up to 16 grants in this program for up to three years. The grants will expand the availability of comprehensive, high-quality, residential treatment, recovery support, and family services for pregnant and postpartum women who suffer from alcohol and other drug problems, and their minor children who have been impacted by perinatal and environmental effects of maternal substance use and abuse. Press release is planned.
Older Adults Targeted Capacity Expansion (TCE) [SM-08-008]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce the recipients of FY 2008 for Targeted Capacity Expansion for Older Adults grants. The Older Adult TCE grants help communities provide mental health services that meet the diverse needs of older persons (aged 60 years and older). It is expected that $4.154 million will be available to fund up to 10 grants. Press release is planned.
Projections of National Expenditures for Mental Health Services and Substance Abuse Treatment, 2004-2014: In the fall, SAMHSA will publish a new report showing that by 2014, expenditures on mental health and substance abuse treatment are projected to reach $239 billion, up from $42 billion in 1986 and $121 billion in 2003. The pace of growth in spending on mental health and substance abuse treatment is anticipated to be lower than for all health spending over the next decade. Press release is planned.
Schedule Highlights:
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SAMHSA/CSAT Recovery Month Kickoff Press Conference and Release of SAMHSA’s 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: On September 4, SAMHSA Acting Administrator Eric Broderick will present and attend SAMHSA/CSAT Recovery Month Kickoff and Release of SAMHSA’s 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The kickoff press conference will be held in Washington, DC.
SAMHSA National Advisory Council Meeting: On September 8-9, SAMHSA Acting Administrator Eric Broderick will chair and present at the SAMHSA National Advisory Council Meeting. The meeting will be held in Rockville, MD.
HHS/OS/Planning and Evaluation National Symposium on the Health Needs of Human Trafficking Victims: On September 22-23, SAMHSA Acting Deputy Administrator Kana Enomoto will present and participate at the HHS/OS/Planning and Evaluation National Symposium on the Health Needs of Human Trafficking Victims. The symposium will be held in Washington, DC.
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3rd Annual New England Meeting on Refugee Health and Mental Health: On October 20, SAMHSA Acting Deputy Administrator Kana Enomoto will present at the 3rd Annual New England Meeting on Refugee Health and Mental Health. The meeting location is TBD.
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Association of State Correctional Administrators, Midwest Director's Conference: On September 3, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will address substance abuse treatment in prisons and substance abuse treatment for those transitioning into the community at the conference in Black Hills, South Dakota.
3rd Annual Neuroscience Meets Recovery Conference: On September 6, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will detail the Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care approach at the conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
9th Annual Michigan Substance Abuse Conference: On September 8, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will address the Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care approach among other relevant topics in the conference at Lansing, Michigan.
First Adolescent Substance Abuse Conference: "Confronting Social Barriers in Adolescence:" On September 11, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will open the conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Several topics, such as evidence-based practices in substance abuse treatment and adolescent brain development and substance abuse, will be discussed.
New York Voices of Recovery: Real People, Real Stories Conference: On September 14, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will speak at the kick-off event for the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, Recovery Oriented Systems of Care and the Celebration of Recovery Month in Albany, New York.
3rd National Conference on Women, Addiction and Recovery: Inspiring Leadership, Changing Lives: On September 15, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will update the field about latest trends and findings related to substance use and abuse, treatment experience, and progress being made to address the treatment needs of women and girls at the conference in Tampa, Florida.
Addressing Latino Behavioral Health Requirements in the Workforce, Prevention and Early Intervention: On September 17, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will participate as a keynote speaker at the conference in Los Angeles, California.
Addiction Studies Program for the State Workshop: On September 18, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will provide a 30-minute overview of CSAT and its mission. Dr. H. Westley Clark will speak to two 12-member teams of State leaders from the Hose, Senate, and Executive Branches of the Tennessee and Colorado State Governments in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Maryland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Management Conference: On October 1, Frances M. Harding, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, will provide the Keynote Address. The focus of the conference will be to create a recovery-oriented system of care in Maryland, which emphasizes the role of prevention. The conference is being held in Columbia, Maryland.
National Native American Law Enforcement Association (NNALEA): On October 7, Frances M. Harding, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, will provide the Keynote Address. The mission of the 2008 NNALEA National Training Conference is to deliver high-quality, all-hazard, multi-disciplinary, cross jurisdictional training and technical assistance to Indian Country, while serving as foundation for building cooperative, collaborative, and integrated partnerships. The theme is this year’s conference is “Methamphetamine and Substance Abuse Prevention, Crime, and Homeland Security Preparedness, and Protecting Native Youth throughout the United States.” The conference is being held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Hispanic Family Conference: On October 9, Dennis O. Romero, M.A., Acting Deputy Director, Office of Program Services will provide the Keynote Address. The conference will focus on education, health, fatherhood, domestic violence, Hispanic gangs, and substance abuse among Hispanic youth and their families. The conference will be held in Houston, Texas.
The Asbury Consensus Meeting: On October 16-17, Dr Anne Mathews-Younes, Director, and Dr Richard McKeon, Public Health Advisor, Division of Prevention, Traumatic Stress and Special Programs, Center for Mental Health Services; and Michelle Dirst, Office of the Administrator, SAMHSA, will participate in a meeting at Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg, MD. This conference will address opportunities to engage residential living providers in the prevention of suicide among older adults.
Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Conference: On October 20-22, Dr Elizabeth Lopez, Chief; and staff, Homeless Programs Branch, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, will conduct the conference at the Alexandria Hilton Old Town hotel in Alexandria, VA.
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Congressional Activities:
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Grant Award Announcements:
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Grant Funding Opportunities
Also See Section Titled: Major Policy Initiatives, New Regulations, Announcements, and Significant Department News.
Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant Program [SP-09-001]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce it is soliciting applications for cooperative agreements to provide funding to prevent the onset and reduce the progression of substance abuse, including childhood and underage drinking, reduce substance abuse-related problems, and help build a prevention infrastructure at the State, tribal, territorial, and community level.
Campus Suicide Prevention Grants [SM 09– 001]: On July 29, SAMHSA announced it is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2009 for Campus Suicide Prevention Grants. The purpose of this program is to facilitate a comprehensive approach to preventing suicide in institutions of higher education. This program is designed to assist colleges and universities in their efforts to prevent suicide attempts and completions, and to enhance services for students with mental and behavioral health problems, such as depression and substance abuse, that put them at risk for suicide and suicide attempts.
Cooperative Agreements National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Follow Up [SM-08-016]: On June 9, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services, announced it is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2008 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Follow-Up grants. The purpose of this program is to promote systematic follow-up of suicidal persons who call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It is expected that $350,000 will be available to fund up to five grants of $70,000 per year for up to three years.
Knowledge Dissemination Conference Grants [OA-08-002]: On April 17, SAMHSA announced it is accepting applications for Knowledge Dissemination Conference grants. The purpose of these grants is to disseminate knowledge about practices within the mental health services, substance abuse prevention, and substance treatment fields, pending the availability of FY 2008 funds.
Treatment for Homeless [TI-08-013]: On March 31, SAMHSA announced the availability of funds to provide treatment for the homeless. The purpose of the program is to expand and strengthen treatment services for persons who are homeless (including those who are chronically homeless), who also have substance use disorders, mental disorders, or co-occurring substance use and mental disorders. To address the broad needs of this population, CSAT seeks to increase the number of homeless persons placed in stable housing and who receive treatment services for alcohol, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center [SM-08-014]: On March 20, SAMHSA announced the availability of funds to expand/enhance grant activities funded under the Cooperative Agreement for the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) grant announcement. The purpose of the SPRC is to provide prevention support, training, and resources to assist organizations and individuals to develop suicide prevention programs, interventions, and policies, and to advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP).
DFC Mentoring RFA [SP-08-003]: On February 15, The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), in partnership with SAMHSA, announced the availability of $1.2 million for new Drug-Free Community Support Mentoring Program (DFC Mentoring) grants. An estimated 15 new mentoring grants – averaging $75,000 per grant, per year – will be awarded to drug and alcohol prevention community coalitions throughout the Nation, representing a cross section of rural, urban, suburban, and tribal communities. For additional information, please visit http://www.ondcp.gov/dfc. The deadline to submit an application for the DFC Mentoring grants is Friday, April 18, 2008.
Targeted Capacity Expansion for Substance Abuse Treatment and HIV/AIDS Services (TCE/HIV): [TI-08-006]: On January 18, SAMHSA announced that it is accepting applications for FY 2008 for Targeted Capacity Expansion for Substance Abuse Treatment and HIV/AIDS Services (TCE/HIV). The purpose of the TCE/HIV grants is to enhance and expand substance abuse treatment and/or outreach and pretreatment services in conjunction with HIV/AIDS services. It is anticipated that approximately $19.8 million will be available to fund up to 50 grants.
Minority Fellowship Program [SM-08-006]: On January 18, SAMHSA announced that $3.83 million will be available to fund up to 5 grants in this program. The grants will provide stipends to doctoral level students to increase the number of culturally competent behavioral health professionals who teach, administer, conduct services research and provide direct mental health/substance use services to underserved populations in the public and private non-profit sector.
Publications:
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Journal Articles
A Clinical Validation of the NSDUH Assessment of Substance Use Disorders: Addictive Behaviors. B. Kathleen Jordan, Rhonda Karg, Kathryn Batts, Joan Epstein, and Chris Wiesen (2008). In Press.
Moderation and Mediation in the Relationship between Mothers’ or Fathers’ Serious Psychological Distress and Adolescent Substance Use: Findings from a National Sample. Mindy A. Herman-Stahl, Ph.D., Olivia Silber Ashley, Ph.D., Michael A. Penne, M.P.H., Karl E. Bauman, Ph.D., Jason Williams, Ph.D., Rebecca P. Sanchez, Ph.D., Kellie M. Loomis, M.Ed., Megan S. Williams, M.S.P.H., M.S.W., and Joseph C. Gfroerer: Journal of Adolescent Health. In Press.
Barriers to Survey Participation Among Older Adults in the National Survey on Drug Use and Health: The Importance of Establishing Trust: Murphy, J., Schwerin, M., Eyerman, J. & Kennet, J. (2008). To appear in Survey Practice, volume and date TBD.
The Validity of Self-Reported Tobacco and Marijuana Use by Race/Ethnicity, Gender, and Age: Hughes, A.L., Heller, D., and Marsden, M. E. (2007). Proceedings from the Ninth Conference on Health Survey Research Methods. Peachtree City, GA. March 3, 2007, pp. 89-97. In Press.
Reliability and Data Quality in the NSDUH: Proceedings from the Ninth Conference on Health Survey Research Methods. Kennet, J., Gfroerer, J., Barker, P., Piper, L., Hirsch, E., Granger, B., Chromy, J. Peachtree City, GA. March 3, 2007. In Press.
Session 2 Discussion Paper, “Measuring Health Disparities”. Gfroerer, J. (2007). Proceedings from the Ninth Conference on Health Survey Research Methods. Peachtree City, GA. March 3, 2007. In Press.
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SAMHSA-Supported Conferences/Meetings
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Systems of Care Meeting: On September 3-5, the Child, Adolescent, and Family Branch will be participating in a meeting in Miami, Florida, with the Pan American Health Organization, on how "Systems of Care Can Improve Mental Health Practice with Latin American and Caribbean Children, Adolescents, and their Families." Dr. Gary Blau will speak.
Jail Diversion Evaluation Meeting: On September 11, 2008, the GAINS/TAPA Technical Assistance Center, funded by SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services, will host an Evaluation Workgroup Meeting for the Targeted Capacity Expansion (TCE) Jail Diversion Grant program at the Hotel Palomar in Washington, DC. This year’s workgroup will focus on approaches to TCE Jail Diversion cross-site outcome analysis. For more information, please contact David Morrissette at david.morrissette@samhsa.hhs.gov.
SAMHSA Invitational Conference on Medicaid and Mental Health Services and Substance Abuse Treatment: On September 25-26, the SAMHSA event will be held at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel in Baltimore, MD. State Medicaid Directors and State Mental Health and Substance Abuse Commissioners; as well as state and local mental health and substance abuse administrators, are expected to attend. In addition, representatives of national and state mental health and substance abuse advocacy organizations; consumers; behavioral
health researchers; and Federal agency staff representing such agencies as SAMHSA, CMS, HRSA, HUD, the Social Security Administration, and more than 350 participants plan to attend.
Trauma-Informed Care Learning Institute: On October 25, 2008, the Center for Mental Health Services' National Center for Trauma-Informed Care will conduct a half-day learning institute on "Making the Case For Transformation and Public Health: Trauma-Informed Approaches in the Delivery of Mental Health and Human Services" during the American Public Health Association annual meeting in San Diego, California. The workshop will address the prevalence of trauma across human and mental health services system users, the impact of cultural context on trauma survivors and healing, and trauma-informed practices and approaches to organizational and systems change consistent with a public health model. For more information, please contact Mary Blake at mary.blake@samhsa.hhs.gov.
Institute for Business and Organizational Development: On October 27-28, 2008 in Buffalo, New York, the Center for Mental Health Services' Community Support Programs Branch will host its annual Institute for Business and Organizational Development for consumer-run organizations. The Institute will focus on training and technical assistance related to infrastructure enhancement, fiscal and organizational sustainability, and trauma-informed organizational and systems change. Participants include SAMHSA-funded Statewide Consumer Network Grantees and Consumer and Consumer Supporter Technical Assistance Centers, as well as other emerging statewide consumer networks. For more information, please contact Mary Blake, mary.blake@samhsa.hhs.gov, or Wanda Finch, wanda.finch@samhsa.hhs.gov.
"Public Health Approaches to Trauma" Panel Discussion: On October 29, 2008, at the American Public Health Association annual meeting in San Diego, California, the Center for Mental Health Services' National Center for Trauma-Informed Care will convene a panel discussion on "Healing Invisible Wounds: Public Health Approaches to Trauma." This session's goals explore the impact trauma-related issues on women's mental health from systemic, community, and global perspectives, as well as the implications for using a trauma-informed public health approach to address these issues. For more information, please contact Wanda Finch at wanda.finch@samhsa.hhs.gov.
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SAMHSA-Sponsored Exhibits
The following chart represents a schedule of SAMHSA-sponsored conferences and meetings, as well as other conferences and events where the SAMHSA Exhibit and/or SAMHSA materials and publications will be on display. Detailed information can be found on the home page of the SAMHSA website, Events and Conferences, as well as on the SAMHSA Intranet under Tools, SAMHSA Event Calendar. Note that an asterisk preceding the event denotes SAMHSA sponsorship.
SAMHSA Exhibits Schedule
White House Faith-Based Conference
8/29/2008-8/29/2008
Dallas, TX
Oxford House 10th Annual Convention
9/4/2008 - 9/7/2008
New Orleans, LA
13th International Conference on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma
9/14/2008 - 9/17/2008
San Diego, CA
3rd National Conference on Women, Addiction and Recovery
9/15/2008 - 9/18/2008
Tampa, FL
American Academy of Family Physicians
9/17/2008 - 9/21/2008
San Diego, CA
Twelfth Annual United States Conference on AIDS
9/18/2008 - 9/21/2008
Miami, FL
ICISF Regional Conference
10/15/2008 - 10/19/2008
Buffalo, NY
NCADD
10/22/2008 - 10/25/2008
Kansas City, MO
American Public Health Association 136th Annual Meeting
10/25/2008 - 10/29/2008
San Diego, CA
55th Annual America Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
10/28/2008 - 11/2/2008
Chicago, IL
32nd Annual National Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse
11/6/2008 - 11/8/2008
Washington, DC
National Association for the Dually Diagnosed 25th Annual Conference
11/12/2008 - 11/14/2008
Niagara Falls, NY
Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
11/21/2008 - 11/23/2008
Atlanta, GA
National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers-SECAD Annual Conference
11/26/2008 - 11/29/2008
Atlanta, GA
Zero to Three
12/5/2008 - 12/7/2008
Los Angeles, CA
Child Welfare League of America National Conference
2/23/2009 - 2/25/2009
Washington, DC
National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention
2/24/2009 - 2/24/2009
Boston, MA
American Counseling Association Conference and Exposition
3/19/2009 - 3/23/2009
Charlotte, NC
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare Conference
4/5/2009 - 4/8/2009
San Antonio, TX
American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Treatment Annual Conference
4/25/2009 - 4/29/2009
NYC, NY
40th Annual American Society of Addiction Medicine Medical-Scientific Conference
4/30/2009 - 5/3/2009
New Orleans, LA
American Psychiatric Association 162nd Annual Meeting
5/16/2009 - 5/21/2009
San Francisco, CA
MEDIA OUTREACH AND CONTACTS
PAST WEEK MEDIA INTERVIEWS – Week of August 18–22, 2008
Martin Sipkoff, of Managed Care Magazine, interviewed Robert Stephenson, Director of the Division of Workplace Programs, on drug abuse in the workplace.
Tom Leveen, editor of The Joint Commission Advisor For Behavioral Healthcare Providers, published by Eli Healthcare, interviewed Kathryn Power, director of SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services.
PAST WEEK MEDIA CONTACTS – Week of August 18–22, 2008
Alison Knoph Insinger, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly Editor, was provided information about the types of data produced for SAMHSA’s Treatment Episode Data Set.
Karen Bouffard, Detroit News reporter, was provided Surgeon General Galson’s comment on underage drinking in college.
Catherine Yrisarri, from National Geographic, was provided links to SAMHSA reports showing past year substance abuse rates in New Orleans and the state of Louisiana.
Scott Cooper, Oklahoma Gazette reporter, was provided a link to SAMHSA’s State Estimates of Substance Use from the 2005-2006 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health.
PAST WEEK PRESS RELEASES/BULLETINS – Week of August 18–22, 2008
On August 8th, SAMHSA announced a three-year cooperative agreement grant award totaling $1.5 million to the American Society of Addiction Medicine to train physicians and other health professionals on the appropriate use of methadone in the treatment of pain and opioid addiction.
On August 20th, SAMHSA announced the award of 12 grants totaling more than $16 million over three years to support suicide prevention efforts undertaken by tribes/tribal organizations. This grant program is authorized under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act, which provides funding for programs to combat suicide.
NEWS RELEASES IN PROCESS
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FOIA REQUESTS
SAMHSA received a FOIA request for records pertaining to Contract Number 283-05-0092, awarded to Research Triangle Institute January 2005.
SAMHSA received a FOIA request from Channing Bete for specific information pertaining to the 2006 Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grantees.
SAMHSA received a FOIA request from INPUT for information pertaining to Contact Number 283-02-9025 for the Operation of the Drug Abuse Warning Network.
SAMHSA received a FOIA request from Wildon Solutions for current contract with New-Bold Enterprises.
SAMHSA received a FOIA request for three Campus Suicide grantees:
MMA Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program; Memphis STEPS Suicide Training, Education and Prevention Services; and Syracuse University Campus Suicide Prevention Project: A Comprehensive, Connective Model.