SAMHSA Weekly Reports: September 19, 2008 & September 26, 2008
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION WEEKLY REPORT
September 19, 2008
Major Policy Initiatives, New Regulations, Announcements and Significant Department News:
2008 Science and Service Awards: In the near future, SAMHSA will issue a press release announcing the agency’s 2008 Science and Service Award winners. These awards recognize public- and private-sector organizations and coalitions for exemplary implementation of evidence-based interventions to prevent and treat mental illnesses and substance abuse. Awardees were chosen in each of five categories: substance abuse prevention; treatment of substance abuse and recovery support services; mental health promotion; treatment of mental illness and recovery support services; and co-occurring disorders. To be eligible for these non-monetary awards, an organization had to demonstrate successful implementation of a recognized evidence-based intervention, including interventions that have been published in the scientific literature and/or appear on a federal or state registry. In conjunction with the press release, information on the award winners will be posted on the Science and Service Awards web page (www.samhsa.gov/scienceandservice).
2006 TEDS Report: On September 23, SAMHSA will issue the completed version of its latest Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS), which provides information on substance abuse treatment admissions from state-licensed treatment facilities across the country. The 2006 TEDS Report is the latest in a series of yearly reports that not only provide overall figures for the Nation, but also break this information down into a wide variety of demographic criteria that can help provide greater perspective on the scope and nature of these problems. Bulletin is planned.
TIP 45: Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment Training and Manual Overview: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce the availability of Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 45: Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment. This TIP is a revision of TIP 19: Detoxification from Alcohol and Other Drugs, published in 1995. Bulletin is planned.
Targeted Capacity Expansion for Substance Abuse Treatment and HIV/AIDS Services (TCE/HIV) [TI-08-006]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce the recipients of FY 2008 Targeted Capacity Expansion for Substance Abuse Treatment and HIV/AIDS Services (TCE/HIV) grants. 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. Press release is planned.
Cooperative Agreements National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Follow Up [SM-08-016]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce the recipients of FY 2008 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Follow-Up grants. The purpose of the grants 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. Press release is planned.
Treatment Systems for Persons Who Are Homeless [TI-08-013]: In the near future, SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment will announce recipients of FY 2008 grants for the Development of Comprehensive Drug/Alcohol and Mental Health Treatment Systems for Persons Who are Homeless. The purpose of this 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, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment 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. SAMHSA/CSAT is targeting $4.5 million per year within the Treatment for Homeless Program for services in supportive housing. Press release is planned.
State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention Grants [SM-08-015]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce the state-affiliated recipients of FY 2008 for Cooperative Agreements for State-Sponsored Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention (Short Title: State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention Grants). The purpose of this program is to build on the foundation of prior suicide prevention efforts in order to support States and tribes in developing and implementing statewide or tribal youth suicide prevention and early intervention strategies, grounded in public/private collaboration. Press release is planned. On August 20, the award of 12 grants undertaken by tribes/tribal organizations was announced. The remaining 18 grants will be announced at a later date.
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 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. Bulletin 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.
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.
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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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.
SAMHSA/OPC 64th Annual National Congress of American Indians Conference: On October 19, SAMHSA Acting Administrator Eric Broderick will present at the SAMHSA/OPC 64th Annual National Congress of American Indians Conference. The conference will be held in Phoenix, AZ.
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.
National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) of Oklahoma 2008 Annual Conference: On October 30 – November 1, SAMHSA Acting Administrator Eric Broderick will present at the National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) of Oklahoma 2008 Annual Conference. The conference will be held in Oklahoma City, OK.
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Rally for Recovery -Bay Area: On September 20, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will give a speech, highlighting the benefits of treatment during the rally in San Francisco, California.
Betty Ford Institute Dinner: On September 24, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will attend the event in Dallas, Texas in order to continue the dialogue about the definition of "Recovery" and Recovery Oriented Systems of Care.
SAMHSA/CMS Invitation Conference on Medicaid and Mental Health Services: On September 25, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will speak about substance abuse treatment effectiveness and cost offsets relevant to Medicaid at the event in Baltimore, Maryland.
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Day: On September 27, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will attend the Recovery Month event in Alexandria, Louisiana.
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.
Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association Conference: On October 2, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will provide remarks about best practices on substance abuse treatment and recovery at the conference in Chicago, Illinois.
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.
Jonathan Blodgetts Annual Policymaker Breakfast: On October 20, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will speak about his perspective on underage drinking at the conference in Peabody, Massachusetts.
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Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health Annual Conference: On October 22, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will provide a keynote presentation on "Recovery Management" during the conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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 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.
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.
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.
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Journal Articles
Mental health and substance use in the U.S.-Mexico border region: This paper, co-authored by Dr. Beth Han, OAS, will be presented at the American Public Health Association Meeting, San Diego, CA on October 25-29, 2008.
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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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.
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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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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment Need and Service Utilization among Older Adults: Results from Data Collected by the Office of Applied Studies/SAMHSA. On November 22, Joe Gfroerer, Deborah H. Trunzo, Beth Han, Peggy Barker, Jim Colliver, and Lisa Colpe will present this symposium at the Gerontological Society of America’s 61st Annual Scientific meeting. The symposium consists of the following papers: Current Patterns of Substance Abuse among Older Adults: Results from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health; Older Adults in Substance Abuse Treatment-Trends and Characteristics: Findings from the Treatment Episode Data Set; Substance Use Disorder among Aging Baby Boomers in 2020; and Mental Health Service Utilization among Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Serious Psychological Distress in the United States.
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
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 September 8-12, 2008
Cheryl Wetzstein, Washington Times columnist, interviewed Dr. Richard McKeon regarding SAMHSA's National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and its new outreach through social networks, such as FaceBook.
Lauren Cummings, reporter with Emory University’s Newspaper (Emory Wheel), interviewed Dr. Richard McKeon about the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Melissa Hughley, Los Angeles Times reporter, interviewed Joe Gfroerer, director of SAMHSA's Division of Population Surveys, regarding data from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
Alison Knopf Insinger, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly Editor, interviewed SAMHSA Acting Administrator RADM Eric Broderick about alcohol use among American Indians and Alaskan Natives in the United States.
Christine Simmons of the AP, Rusty Lutz of ABC Radio, and Tina Noel of CBS News Radio interviewed SAMHSA’s Dr. Richard McKeon about the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and National Suicide Prevention Week.
Dave Lockhart of WNIC-FM in Detroit, Dan Collier of WDIS-AM in Boston, Maria Boynton of CNN Radio, Linda Rossner of WKNY-AM in New York, Greg Allen of Accent Radio Network, Faiza Elmasry of VOA America, Paul Sladkus of Good News Broadcast, Deidre Blake of WFLS-AM in Washington, DC, Bill Bailey of WTGA-AM in Atlanta, Jill Andraske of Metro Networks in St. Louis, and Glen Lewerenz of Metro Networks Minneapolis interviewed SAMHSA’s Dr. H. Westley Clark regarding the 2007 NSDUH findings and and Recovery Month.
Stefanie Ross of KWIX-AM in Columbia, Missouri, and Carla James of KFAB-AM in Omaha, Nebraska interviewed SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Director Fran Harding regarding the 2007 NSDUH findings and Recovery Month.
Vickie Cox, of KNX Radio (Los Angeles), interviewed SAMHSA’s Steve Wing on the NSDUH Short Report, 'Underage Alcohol Use: Where Do Young People Drink?'
Gail Toesning, of Indian Country Today, interviewed SAMHSA’s Captain Maria Dinger and Dr. Cynthia Hansen on grants awarded to tribal organizations for suicide prevention.
PAST WEEK MEDIA CONTACTS – Week of September 8-12, 2008
Marjorie Stromberg, reporter for the Lewistown (PA) Sentinel, was provided background information on SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health as well as drug use statistics for 12 to 17 year olds.
Scott Cooper, with the Oklahoma Gazette, was provided a definition for misuse of prescription drugs, from SAMHSA's 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
Cynthia Peagram, reporter for News in Advance, was provided background on Suicide Prevention Awareness Week.
PAST WEEK PRESS RELEASES/BULLETINS – Week of September 8-12, 2008
On September 10, in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week, SAMHSA announced that more Americans than ever turn to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Network Hotline (1 800-273-TALK) for help with suicide–related problems.
Innovative support programs offer hope to an average of 43,000 people a month in crisis.
On September 10, SAMHSA announced the award of 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. The program is also designed to enhance services for students with mental and behavioral health problems, which put them at risk for suicide and suicide attempts.
On September 9, SAMHSA announced the award of three grants, totaling approximately $3 million over three years, to help Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) reduce the costs of basic accreditation education and accreditation/reaccreditation surveys, or site visits.
On September 8, SAMHSA announced the award of $66 million over the next five years for 15 cooperative agreements to provide communities expanded capacity to identify individuals with substance abuse problems and intervene appropriately. These cooperative agreement programs will implement Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral, and Treatment (SBIRT) projects.
NEWS RELEASES IN PROCESS
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FOIA REQUESTS
SAMHSA received a FOIA request for a copy of the contract awarded to Kauffman and Associates, Inc. on August 26, 2008, Contract #280-2008-000001C
SAMHSA received a FOIA request for a copy of the contract awarded to Education Development Center on August 22, 2008, Contract # 277200800004C.
SAMHSA received a FOIA request for a copy of the contract awarded to Federal Business Services on August 22, 2008, Contract # 280200800002C.
SAMHSA received a FOIA request for a copy of the contract awarded to Palladian Partners Inc., on August 29, 2008, Contract # 270200800003C.
SAMHSA received a FOIA request for a copy of the grant application for the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Subcontractors Program: Juvenile Courts program, awarded to the Arkansas Department of Human Services-Division for Children and Family Services.
SAMHSA received a FOIA request for two funded grant applications for the Campus Suicide Prevention Grant program.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION WEEKLY REPORT
September 26, 2008
Major Policy Initiatives, New Regulations, Announcements and Significant Department News:
2008 Caravan Survey on Addictions and Recovery: On September 30, SAMHSA will issue a press release announcing that a new national poll shows that nearly half of American adults report knowing someone in recovery from the use or abuse of alcohol or drugs. SAMHSA’s announcement will come during National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, an annual observance of efforts aimed at helping people with substance abuse problems restore their lives.
Child Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) [SM-09-002]: On October 1, 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 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. Bulletin is planned.
2008 Science and Service Awards: In the near future, SAMHSA will issue a press release announcing the agency’s 2008 Science and Service Award winners. These awards recognize public- and private-sector organizations and coalitions for exemplary implementation of evidence-based interventions to prevent and treat mental illnesses and substance abuse. Awardees were chosen in each of five categories: substance abuse prevention; treatment of substance abuse and recovery support services; mental health promotion; treatment of mental illness and recovery support services; and co-occurring disorders. To be eligible for these non-monetary awards, an organization had to demonstrate successful implementation of a recognized evidence-based intervention, including interventions that have been published in the scientific literature and/or appear on a federal or state registry. In conjunction with the press release, information on the award winners will be posted on the Science and Service Awards web page (www.samhsa.gov/scienceandservice).
Cooperative Agreements National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Follow Up [SM-08-016]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce the recipients of FY 2008 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Follow-Up grants. The purpose of the grants 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. Press release is planned.
Treatment Systems for Persons Who Are Homeless [TI-08-013]: In the near future, SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment will announce recipients of FY 2008 grants for the Development of Comprehensive Drug/Alcohol and Mental Health Treatment Systems for Persons Who are Homeless. The purpose of this 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, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment 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. SAMHSA/CSAT is targeting $4.5 million per year within the Treatment for Homeless Program for services in supportive housing. Press release is planned.
State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention Grants [SM-08-015]: In the near future, SAMHSA will announce the state-affiliated recipients of FY 2008 for Cooperative Agreements for State-Sponsored Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention (Short Title: State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention Grants). The purpose of this program is to build on the foundation of prior suicide prevention efforts in order to support States and tribes in developing and implementing statewide or tribal youth suicide prevention and early intervention strategies, grounded in public/private collaboration. Press release is planned. On August 20, the award of 12 grants undertaken by tribes/tribal organizations was announced. The remaining 18 grants will be announced at a later date.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Schedule Highlights:
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SAMHSA/OPC 64th Annual National Congress of American Indians Conference: On October 19, SAMHSA Acting Administrator Eric Broderick will present at the SAMHSA/OPC 64th Annual National Congress of American Indians Conference. The conference will be held in Phoenix, AZ.
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.
National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) of Oklahoma 2008 Annual Conference: On October 30 – November 1, SAMHSA Acting Administrator Eric Broderick will present at the National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) of Oklahoma 2008 Annual Conference. The conference will be held in Oklahoma City, OK.
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Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Day: On September 27, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will attend the Recovery Month event in Alexandria, Louisiana.
8th Annual Training Conference for State Mental Health Olmstead Coordinators: On September 30, A. Kathryn Power, M.Ed., Director, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, will present a plenary on the topic of transforming the mental health system in coordination with conference theme of “Changing Systems, Changing Lives.” Conference will be held in Washington, DC.
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.
“Issues in the Development of HCBS Programs for Persons with Mental Illness.” On October 1, 2008, Jeffrey Buck, Chief, Survey, Analysis and Financing, CMHS, will present at this workshop, held in Boston, MA.
17th Annual Statewide Mental Health Conference: On Oct 2, A. Kathryn Power, M.Ed., Director, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, will keynote a plenary session in relation to the event theme, “Sailing to Recovery through Leadership Isles,” at this conference in Oklahoma City, OK.
Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association Conference: On October 2, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will provide remarks about best practices on substance abuse treatment and recovery at the conference in Chicago, Illinois.
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.
“It Takes a Community,” A Summit on Opportunities for Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention Efforts in Senior Living Communities: On Oct 16, A. Kathryn Power, M.Ed., Director, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, will give welcoming remarks at this event. The theme is Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention in continuing care communities, and the event will take place in Gaithersburg, MD.
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.
PATH Grantee Meeting: On Oct 20, A. Kathryn Power, M.Ed., Director, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, will welcome grantees at their grantee meeting to be held in Old Town Alexandria, VA.
Jonathan Blodgetts Annual Policymaker Breakfast: On October 20, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will speak about his perspective on underage drinking at the conference in Peabody, Massachusetts.
Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health Annual Conference: On October 22, Dr. H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, will provide a keynote presentation on "Recovery Management" during the conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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.
Veterans, Combat Stress, and the Family: A Bipartisan Federal Issue Briefing: On Oct 24, A. Kathryn Power, M.Ed., Director, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA will speak at this briefing hosted by Witness Justice on the topic of trauma, the impact of war on our Veterans, and how trauma-informed care can make a difference. This briefing is scheduled to be held at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC.
2008 NAPP Mapping Successes: 50 States, 50 Solutions: Innovative PASSR & Long Term Care Reforms: On Oct 26, A. Kathryn Power, M.Ed., Director, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA will present the Keynote address on the topic of long-term care services for older adults with mental and substance use problems. The conference will take place in Baltimore, MD.
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Congressional Activities:
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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.
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.
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.
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Journal Articles
Mental health and substance use in the U.S.-Mexico border region: This paper, co-authored by Dr. Beth Han, OAS, will be presented at the American Public Health Association Meeting, San Diego, CA on October 25-29, 2008.
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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2008 Olmstead Conference: On September 29-October 1, 2008, will be held at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, DC. This year’s them is “Changing Systems, Changing Lives.” There will be approximately 200 State and Territory Olmstead Coordinators and Federal employees in attendance. On September 29, Jeffrey Buck, Chief, Survey, Analysis, and Financing, CMHS, will participate as a panel member at a session entitled “Alternatives to Nursing Homes for People of All Ages.” The conference is sponsored by the Division of State and Community Systems Development, CMHS.
“It Takes a Community: A Summit on Opportunities for Mental Health Promotion & Suicide Prevention in Senior Living Communities:” On October 16-17, CMHS’ conference will take place at the Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg, MD. A collaborative partnership including leadership, staff, and residents of Asbury Methodist Village, SAMHSA, NIMH, SPAN USA, and SPRC have worked to develop a meeting with the purpose of identifying policy and practice areas where mental health promotion and suicide prevention can be addressed in a multi-faceted manner to become incorporated into the operations and culture of residential living facilities for older adults across the United States. A group of sixty invited participants will hear from academics, residents, clinicians, and industry representatives, which will mark a significant beginning in addressing unmet needs around the mental health of older adults.
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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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment Need and Service Utilization among Older Adults: Results from Data Collected by the Office of Applied Studies/SAMHSA. On November 22, Joe Gfroerer, Deborah H. Trunzo, Beth Han, Peggy Barker, Jim Colliver, and Lisa Colpe will present this symposium at the Gerontological Society of America’s 61st Annual Scientific meeting. The symposium consists of the following papers: Current Patterns of Substance Abuse among Older Adults: Results from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health; Older Adults in Substance Abuse Treatment-Trends and Characteristics: Findings from the Treatment Episode Data Set; Substance Use Disorder among Aging Baby Boomers in 2020; and Mental Health Service Utilization among Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Serious Psychological Distress in the United States.
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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
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 September 15-19, 2008
Mary Flood, of the Houston Chronical, interviewed A. Kathryn Power on mental health issues for those who have experienced hurricanes and related disasters.
Wisconsin Public Radio interviewed SAMHSA’s David Devoursney with the Center for Mental Health Services concerning a recent grant awarded to the Red Cliff Band Tribe (of Wisc.) in support of health and wellbeing services for children.
PAST WEEK MEDIA CONTACTS – Week of September 15-19, 2008
Kelsey Hubbard, reporter for Dow Jones digital network, was advised that SAMHSA’s Lifeline is not currently tracking the number of calls related to financial stress. She was also provided a link to mental health support for those who are experiencing stress related to home foreclosures.
Ashley Neglia, of AOL Health, was referred to NIAAA for information on alcohol abuse.
PAST WEEK PRESS RELEASES/BULLETINS – Week of September 15-19, 2008
On September 19, SAMHSA announced that approximately $105 million in projected total funding over the next five years would be awarded to community service providers across the country offering substance abuse and HIV/AIDS treatment services.
On September 18, SAMHSA announced the award of eight grants totaling more than $6 million over three years to fund infrastructure development for children’s mental health systems in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities.
On September 18, SAMHSA announced the award of a cooperative agreement totaling $1.5 million over three years to the Morehouse School of Medicine’s Cork Institute on Alcohol and other Addictive Disorders, located within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in Atlanta.
On September 16, SAMHSA announced a five-year cooperative agreement grant award totaling $33 million to the Education Development Center, Inc. of Newton, Mass., for the National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention.
On September 15, SAMHSA announced that more than $27.5 million in Project LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health) grants funds would be awarded to state and tribal programs over the next five years.
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FOIA REQUESTS
SAMHSA received a FOIA request for a copy of the contract awarded to Kauffman and Associates, Inc. on August 26, 2008, Contract #280-2008-000001C
SAMHSA received a FOIA request for a copy of the contract awarded to Education Development Center on August 22, 2008, Contract # 277200800004C.
SAMHSA received a FOIA request for a copy of the contract awarded to Federal Business Services on August 22, 2008, Contract # 280200800002C.
SAMHSA received a FOIA request for a copy of the contract awarded to Palladian Partners Inc., on August 29, 2008, Contract # 270200800003C.
SAMHSA received a FOIA request for a copy of the grant application for the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Subcontractors Program: Juvenile Courts program, awarded to the Arkansas Department of Human Services-Division for Children and Family Services.
SAMHSA received a FOIA request for two funded grant applications for the Campus Suicide Prevention Grant program.