SAMHSA Weekly Report: June 12, 2008
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
WEEKLY REPORT – June 12, 2008
Major Policy Initiatives, New Regulations, Announcements and Significant Department News:
Substate Estimates from the 2004-2006 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health: On June 19, SAMHSA intends to publish a report on the prevalence of substance use or mental health problems in substate regions based on the 2004-2006 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUHs). This report marks the third time that detailed estimates for substate regions (also referred to as planning regions, substate areas, or regions) in all 50 States and the District of Columbia have been presented by SAMHSA. This report presents estimates for 23 measures of substance use or mental health problems. Estimates were generated for 363 substate regions representing collectively the 50 States and the District of Columbia. These regions were defined by officials from each State and were typically based on the substance abuse treatment planning regions specified by the States in their applications for the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant administered by SAMHSA. Press release is planned.
Underage Alcohol Use: Findings from the 2002-2006 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health: On June 26, SAMHSA intends to publish this report, the data from five years of the NSDUH surveys. The report shows that every year from 2002 to 2006, more than half of all persons age 12 to 20 had consumed at least one drink of alcohol in their lifetime. The report further shows that in this age group 10.3 percent of males and 8.5 percent of females had an alcohol use disorder. The report also highlights new information from the 2006 NSDUH concerning the social context of underage drinking. For example, over 50% of underage drinkers were in someone else’s home when they last used alcohol and 9.3 percent purchased the alcohol themselves. Press release is planned.
Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) 2005 – Discharges from Substance Abuse Treatment: On July 10, SAMHSA intends to publish a report on this topic using records of over 1.5 million discharges from treatment linked to admissions records. The report shows that alcohol was the primary substance of abuse for 38 percent of all admissions, and opiates for 19 percent. The overall treatment completion rate was 44 percent, with another 13 percent of all admissions transferred to another type of treatment. The median length of stay for outpatient opioid replacement therapy was 128 days and 76 days for non-opioid replacement outpatient therapy. The report also shows that while the largest age group of discharges was those age 31 to 40, the most common age group for initiating the primary substance of abuse was between ages 15 and 17. Bulletin is planned.
Smoke-Free Conference Policy: On August 15, SAMHSA will announce a new policy requiring that all meetings and conferences organized or sponsored by SAMHSA be held in a State or municipality that has adopted a comprehensive smoke-free policy, unless specific circumstances justify an exemption. This policy does not apply to conferences sponsored or organized by SAMHSA grantees or conference grantees. This policy is based on extensive scientific data, summarized in the U.S. Surgeon General’s report, The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke, indicating that secondhand smoke (also known as environmental tobacco smoke) causes premature death and disease in people who do not smoke. Press release is planned.
Knowledge Dissemination Conference Grants [PA-06-001]: In the near future, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will announce the award of seven Knowledge Dissemination Conference grants totaling approximately $250,000. The grants are being used to disseminate information about best practices within the mental health services, substance abuse prevention and substance treatment fields at regionally and/or nationally significant conferences. Press release is planned.
National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs 2008: In the near future, SAMHSA will publish the National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs 2008, a listing of Federal, State, and local government facilities and private facilities that provide substance abuse treatment services. This volume includes treatment facilities that (1) are licensed, certified, or otherwise approved for inclusion in the Directory by their State substance abuse agencies, and (2) responded to the 2007 National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS). The information about each facility that appears in this Directory was provided by that facility in response to the 2007 N-SSATS. Each facility listing includes codes that represent the services offered and other features of the facility, including codes that indicate services for hearing impaired and non-English speaking clients. The Directory is also available on-line in a searchable format with maps showing the location of each facility. Bulletin is planned.
Schedule Highlights:
ADMINISTRATOR/DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR
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NIATx – University of Wisconsin-Madison/State Association of Addiction Services (SAAS) National Conference: On June 24, SAMHSA Administrator Terry Cline will present at the NIATx – University of Wisconsin-Madison/State Association of Addiction Services (SAAS) National Conference. An estimated 600-700 attendees from the substance abuse and mental health fields are expected to participate. The conference will be held in Orlando, FL.
Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources 2008 Prevention Awards Banquet: On June 30, SAMHSA Administrator Terry Cline will present at the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources 2008 Prevention Awards Banquet. The banquet will be held in Stevens Point, WI.
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Nothing to Report
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National Association of State Human Services Financial Officers’ Annual National Conference – “A View From Washington, an Update on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues”: On August 5, SAMHSA Administrator Terry Cline will present at the National Association of State Human Services Financial Officers’ Annual National Conference – “A View From Washington, an Update on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues.” The conference will be held in Charlotte, NC.
Georgetown University Center for Child/Human Development/National Association for Rural Mental Health 2008 Conference, “Changing Practices: Changing Rural Mental Health”: On August 7, SAMHSA Administrator Terry Cline will present at the Georgetown University Center for Child/Human Development/National Association for Rural Mental Health 2008 Conference, “Changing Practices: Changing Rural Mental Health.” The conference will be held in Burlington, VT.
SAMHSA’s Recovery Month 2008 Kickoff: On September 4, SAMHSA Administrator Terry Cline will present and participate in SAMHSA’s Recovery Month 2008 Kickoff Event. The Kickoff Event will be held in Washington, DC.
PA Suicide Prevention Initiative 2nd Annual Conference: On September 10, SAMHSA Administrator Terry Cline will present at the PA Suicide Prevention Initiative 2nd Annual Conference. The conference will be held in Grantville, PA.
National Association of Community Health Centers Institute Conference: On September 15, SAMHSA Administrator Terry Cline will present at the National Association of Community Health Centers Institute Conference. The conference will be held in New Orleans, LA.
CASA Conference 2008, “How to Stop Wasting Best and Brightest: Substance Abuse at America’s Colleges and Universities”: On October 23, SAMHSA Administrator Terry Cline will present at the CASA Conference 2008, “How to Stop Wasting Best and Brightest: Substance Abuse at America’s Colleges and Universities.” The conference will be held in New York City, NY.
Oklahoma Psychological Association 2008 Conference, “State of the State of Mental Health in Oklahoma.”: On November 7, SAMHSA Administrator Terry Cline will give a keynote address at the Oklahoma Psychological Association 2008 Conference, “State of the State of Mental Health in Oklahoma.” The conference will be held in Tulsa, OK.
CENTER/OFFICE DIRECTORS/SENIOR STAFF
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Harvard/NASMHPD Executive Leadership Meeting: On June 13, A. Kathryn Power, M.Ed., Director, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, will present to this group in Alexandria, VA.
Social Inclusion and the Transformation of Mental Health Services: On June 13, A. Kathryn Power, M.Ed., Director, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, will speak during the meeting in Pittsburgh, PA. Building on the findings of the President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health, the United States is engaged in an extensive effort to transform mental health services. One of the goals is to reshape and improve psychiatric care in order to promote recovery and enable people with psychiatric disorders to find a “life in the community.”
Expert Panel on Cognitive Impairment: On June 17, A. Kathryn Power, M.Ed., Director, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA will give welcoming remarks to this panel convening at SAMHSA, Building in Rockville, MD.
National Mental Health Transformation Leadership Institute: On June 19-20, the Division of State and Community Systems Development, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, in collaboration with the National Association of Mental Health Program Directors, will host the Institute. A. Kathryn Power, M.Ed., Director, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, will present at this event. The institute is primarily for states that are involved in the current Transformation Transfer Initiative. The institute will be held at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, VA.
Measuring Marijuana Dependence and Abuse: On June 25-27, Joe Gfroerer will deliver this presentation to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction during their meeting in Lisbon, Portgual.
State Incentive Grantee Site Visit: On June 26-27, A. Kathryn Power, M.Ed., Director, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, will participate in a site visit to New Mexico, one of nine states awarded with the Mental Health Transformation State Incentive Grants.
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Sexual Minority Alliance of Alameda County 10th Anniversary Youth Conference: On July 14-15, Dennis O. Romero, M.A., Deputy Director, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, will participate on a Roundtable panel. The theme of this year’s conference will be “Live in Peace: Our Family Reunion.” The conference will be held in Oakland, California.
CSAP Prevention Leadership Academy: On July 22, Dennis O. Romero, M.A., Deputy Director, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, will provide Welcoming Remarks. The conference will be held in Los Angeles, California.
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NPN 21st Annual Prevention Research Conference: On August 24, Dennis O. Romero, M.A., Deputy Director, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, will provide Welcoming Remarks. The conference will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana.
I'm a Good Kid Too Youth Festival: On August 25, Dennis O. Romero, M.A., Deputy Director, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, will provide Welcoming Remarks. The conference will be held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
14th Annual Latino Behavioral Health Institute Conference: On September 17, Dennis O. Romero, M.A., Deputy Director, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, will present on CSAP’s programs. The theme of this year’s conference is “Addressing Latino Behavioral Health Requirements in Workforce, Prevention, and Early Intervention.” The conference will be held in Los Angeles, California
Hispanic Family Conference: On October 9, Dennis O. Romero, M.A., Deputy Director, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, will provide the Key Note 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. Asbury Methodist Village is one example of facilities that provide residential living to older adults across the country. Although SAMHSA’s National Strategy for Suicide Prevention recommends that the aging network be engaged in suicide prevention, there is no specific mention of residential living facilities. This conference will address these opportunities and engage this large sector of residential living providers in the prevention of suicide among older adults. In addition, this conference will further our understanding of the complex phenomena of older adult suicide, and, specifically, how effective community health education and intervention training in residential living facilities can be used to reduce the personal, medical, and social consequences of older adult depression and suicide. Older adults will contribute to this understanding through focus group participation and action plans for this important issue will be developed.
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.
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.
Project LAUNCH [SM-08-011]: On April 18, SAMHSA announced the availability 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.
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.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)—Center for Excellence [TI-08-011]: On March 21, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, announced it is accepting applications for fiscal year (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.
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).
Physician Clinical Support Program [TI-08-014]: On March 14, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, announced the availability of FY 2008 funds for a single source award to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), for a Physician Clinical Support System for the Appropriate Use of Methadone in the Treatment of Pain and Opioid Addiction (PCSS-M) Cooperative Agreement. The purpose of this project is to establish a national mentoring network offering support (clinical updates, evidence-based outcomes, and training) free of charge to physicians and other medical professionals in the appropriate use of methadone for the treatment of chronic pain and opioid addiction.
Substance Abuse Treatment in Adult Criminal Justice Populations [TI-08-012]: On March 13, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced that it is accepting applications for 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.
Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery [SM-08-009]: On March 13, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced it is soliciting applications for fiscal year (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.
Circles of Care IV: Children’s MH Systems in AI/AN Communities [SM-08-012]: On March 11, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services, announced it is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2008 for 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.
Sober Truth on Preventing (STOP) Underage Drinking Act [SP-08-004]: On March 6, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, announced it is accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2008 for 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.
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment, Medical Residency Program [TI-08-003]: On March 4, SAMHSA announced that CSAT is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2008 for 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.
National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative, CTS Centers [SM-08-010]: On February 29, SAMHSA announced that the Center for Mental Health Services is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2008 for 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.
Youth Violence Technical Assistance Center [SM-08-003]: On February 25, SAMHSA announced the availability 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.
State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention Grants [SM-08-015]: On February 20, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services, announced it is accepting applications for fiscal year (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. The application due date is April 22. Only grantee institutions that received SAMHSA State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Grants in 2005 are eligible to apply for these awards.
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 [TI-08-005]: On February 14, SAMHSA announced the availability of up to $7.0 million for 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 treatment services in communities with serious, emerging drug problems, as well as communities with innovative solutions to unmet needs.
Treatment Drug Courts [TI-08-007]: On February 6, SAMHSA announced the availability 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.
Prevention of Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS for At-Risk Racial/Ethnic Minority Communities [SP-08-001]: On January 28, SAMHSA announced the availability of $17.9 million for cooperative agreements with community based organizations that can provide effective substance abuse and HIV/AIDS prevention services targeted to at-risk minority communities. This program aims at expanding the capacity of community-level domestic public and private nonprofit prevention service entities to prevent and reduce the onset of substance abuse and HIV transmission among at-risk racial/ethnic minority populations.
Residential Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Program [TI-08-009]: On January 18, SAMHSA announced the availability 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.
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.
Older Adults Targeted Capacity Expansion (TCE) [SM-08-008]: On January 16, SAMHSA announced that it is accepting applications for FY 2008 for Targeted Capacity Expansion for Older Adults. 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.
Drug Free Communities Support Program [SP-08-002]: On January 15, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the availability of $19 million for the Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program to fund approximately 150 new grants to community anti-drug coalitions throughout the United States. The deadline to submit DFC grantee applications is Friday, March 21, 2008.
Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral, and Treatment Programs for Combating Substance Abuse [TI-08-001]: On November 27, SAMHSA announced the availability of $10 million to fund up to 4 grants 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.
Children’s Mental Health Initiative [SM-08-004]: On November 7, SAMHSA announced the availability 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. It is expected that up to $19 million will be available to fund approximately 19 cooperative agreements of up to $1million each.
Campus Suicide Prevention [SM-08-002]: On November 6, SAMHSA announced the availability of $1.5 million in Campus Suicide Prevention Grants to provide support to institutions of higher education to enhance services for students with mental and behavioral health problems, such as depression, substance abuse, and suicide attempts. It is expected that up to $1.5 million will be available to fund approximately 15 awards. Annual awards are expected to be $100,000 in total cost plus an equivalent match from the applicant organization.
State/Tribal Suicide Prevention [SM-08-001]: On November 6, SAMHSA announced the availability of $5 million 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. It is expected that up to $5 million will be available to fund approximately 10 awards. Annual awards are expected to be up to $500,000 in total cost.
Opioid Treatment Program Accreditation Grants [TI-08-008]: On November 2, SAMHSA announced the availability of approximately $1 million for up to 6 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.
Publications:
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Journal Articles
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Article – “The Employment Intervention Demonstration Program - Major findings and Policy Implications”: The current 2008 edition of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal published this article, and summarizes the results of the Center for Mental Health Services Employment Intervention Demonstration Program, a multi-site study examining the effectiveness of supported employment programs for unemployed individuals with psychiatric disabilities. Findings confirm the effectiveness of supported employment across different models, program locations, and participant populations. The study’s results are discussed in the context of public policies designed to encourage return to work for those with a severe mental illness. Dr. Crystal Blyler, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, is a co-author on the report.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal - “Fidelity of Supported Employment: Lessons learned from the National Evidence-Based Practice Project”: The current 2008 issue of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal reports on the success of using SAMHSA’s Supported Employment Evidence-based Practice KIT to implement supported employment in nine sites in a SAMHSA-sponsored pilot test. At two years, eight of nine sites were able to precisely replicate the evidence-based model (i.e., achieved high fidelity) using the KIT. Most changes occurred within the first year. A review of the site reports suggested the following factors that facilitated movement toward high fidelity: discontinuing non-evidence-based vocational services; making rapid structural changes through administrative action; measuring key process indicators to move toward desired changes; and gradually improving integration of employment specialists with clinical services, primarily through supervisor leadership.
Substance Use among Women: Associations with Pregnancy, Parenting, and Race/Ethnicity: Pradip Muhuri and Joseph Gfroerer. Accepted in the near future for Maternal and Child Health Journal.
Non-Pharmaceutical Fentanyl-related Deaths, Multiple States, 2005-2007: An upcoming issue of MMWR will feature this article. The findings in this report indicate that more than one thousand deaths were attributed to non-pharmaceutical fentanyl. Although several prior non-pharmaceutical fentanyl epidemics have occurred, this was the largest so far reported. The epidemic had its greatest impact in the metropolitan areas of Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia. Kenneth Hoffman, M.D., CSAT, contributed to this report. The report is expected to be published late summer, 2008.
Variations in Medicaid Mental Health Service Use and Cost for Children: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services: This publication is expected to be released in May 2008. Summary tables are drawn from the 1999 Medicaid Analytic Extract (MAX) files, which are the first consistent Medicaid data available for the entire U.S., to examine fee-for-service Medicaid in 23 selected states. Data show that 9 percent of children and youth (ages 0-21) had a mental health-related diagnosis on a claim, varying from 5 percent to 17 percent across the states. The proportion increased with age and was higher for boys. Over half of those diagnosed received psychotropic medication, and approximately 7 percent had an inpatient psychiatric admission during the year. Mental health costs accounted for 26.5 percent of total fee-for-service Medicaid expenditures, varying from 14 percent to 61 percent, depending on the state. Research conducted by Judith Teich, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, and EJ Howell.
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.
Child Health Services Research Meeting/Academy Health Annual Research Conference: On June 7, Judith Teich, Survey, Analysis, and Financing Branch, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA; and Embry Howell, Ph.D., Urban Institute, will present a poster on their study, “Variations in Medicaid Mental Health Service Use and Cost for Children,” at the joint Child Health/Academy Health poster session.
Motive for Non-Medical Use of Prescription Pain Relievers in the National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Journal of Pain. James D. Colliver and Joseph C. Gfroerer (2008). Should be online the week of April 14; expected to be published in June.
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 Dr. P.H., 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.
Tobacco Use Among Racial and Ethnic Groups Living in the United States, 2002–2005: Caraballo RS, Yee SL, Gfroerer J, Mirza SA. Preventing Chronic Disease. Expected in July.
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.
Awards
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SAMHSA-Supported Conferences/Meetings
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Harvard/NASMHPD Executive Leadership Meeting: On June 12, William Hudock, Special Expert – Financing Policy, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, will serve as part of the faculty and will deliver a presentation on the use of financial levers that can impact the supply, demand, cost, and quality of care that are delivered in state systems. The meeting will be held in Alexandria, VA.
Treatment for Homeless Program Technical Assistance Workshop: The Co-Occurring and Homeless Activities Branch (CHAB) in the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) will convene the annual Treatment for Homeless Program Technical Assistance Workshop, to be held June 16-19, 2008, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott hotel in Arlington, Virginia. The Treatment for Homeless program supports services for persons who are homeless, with an emphasis on treatment of mental health, substance use, and/or co-occurring disorders. The workshop convenes more than 300 people from SAMHSA’s 87 Treatment for Homeless grantees, most of which represent nonprofit community and faith-based organizations or local governments. For more information please contact Ms. Ruth Hurtado at 240-276-2792.
Primary Care Assessment and Wellness Indicator Meeting: On June 18-19, Paolo delVecchio, Associate Director for Consumer Affairs; and Dr Kenneth Thompson, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, will participate during the meeting in Alexandria, VA. The meeting, co-hosted by SAMHSA and NRI, INC., will convene State mental health program directors and medical and consumer experts to create guidelines for providers on conducting a comprehensive medical assessment for consumers in State hospital settings.
National Mental Health Transformation Leadership Institute: On June 19-20, Dr Frances Randolph, Director, Division of Service and Systems Improvement, Center for Mental health Services (CMHS), SAMHSA, will give a presentation during the institute, on Mental Health Transformation Web Portal. William Hudock, Special Expert – Financing Policy, CMHS, SAMHSA, will present a session titled “Financing Strategies for Mental Health Transformation” at this event. The Division of State and Community Systems Development, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, in collaboration with the National Association of Mental Health Program Directors, will host the Institute at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, VA.
Creating a Federal Interagency Research Agenda on Employment and Disability: On June 23-25, the Interagency Committee on Disability Research’s Subcommittee on Employment will host a State of the Science Conference on “Strengthening the Intersection of Demand-Side and Supply-Side Disability Employment Research: Toward a Coordinated Federal Research Agenda,” at the Hilton Crystal City Reagan Airport in Arlington, VA. The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) has arranged for multiple speakers from the mental health community to present and is sponsoring participation of eleven mental health consumers in the meeting. CMHS staff members will attend as speakers, moderators, and participants. For more information, call Crystal Blyler at 240-276-1910.
Homelessness Resource Center (HRC) Expert Panel on Homelessness Prevention: During the month of June 2008, the Center for Mental Health Services’ Homelessness Resource Center will convene an expert panel meeting at the SAMHSA Building, 1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD. The Panel will be convened to consider strategic approaches for supporting and expanding a homelessness prevention agenda at the Federal, state, and local levels. The Panel will respond to The State of Homelessness Prevention: Programs, Policies, and Research, an HRC report on the state of homelessness prevention. The report includes a review of general prevention literature, as well as literature on targeted interventions, and a review of existing programs and policies. This synthesis will inform the discussions of the HRC Expert Panel in exploring next steps for programs, policies, and research.
30-60 DAYS
Leadership Institute: On July 6-11, SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services and the Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network will co-sponsor a leadership institute for 15 emerging mental health consumer/survivor leaders from 10 states, including Arkansas, Arizona, Delaware, Iowa, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The Leadership Institute will pair participants with a mentor, offering expertise vital in facilitating the development of future leaders, and will offer intensive, evidence-based training seminars. The institute will be held in St. Michaels, Maryland. For more information, contact Risa Fox at 240-276-1907.
Peer Expert Meeting on Trauma-Informed Care: On July 10, the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors’ National Technical Assistance Center, in partnership with SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services’ (CMHS’) National Center for Trauma-Informed Care (NCTIC), will co-sponsor a peer expert meeting of consumers/survivors to develop a National Consensus Statement on Trauma-Informed Care at the Phoenix Hotel in Washington, DC. The meeting will set the tone for meaningful action and participation of consumers/survivors over the course of the Trauma Conference. The goal of the meeting is to provide a framework for guiding principles of trauma-informed care developed by peers, complimenting and building on CMHS’ National Consensus Statement on Recovery. For more information, contact Mary Blake at 240-276-1747
Dare to Transform Trauma Conference: On July 11-12, SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services’ National Center for Trauma-Informed Care (NCTIC) will host the “Dare to Transform: Revolutionizing Mental Health and Human Services” trauma conference at the Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington, DC. National leaders, including consumers/survivors of traumatic events in the field of trauma-informed program and systems change, will provide a learning exchange and networking transformation forum to explore useful and practical strategies for implementing trauma-informed care in organizations, programs, and services. The conference will highlight statewide activities, as well as evidence-based trauma-specific intervention models. Workshops on diverse topics will include trauma and criminal justice incarceration, suicide risk and prevention needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) citizens, female genital circumcision, refugee and torture victim issues, trauma and domestic violence, youth and trauma, and self-injury and trauma. The conference will also feature the first H.O.P.E. (Healing Ourselves through Promises of Empowerment) Awards ceremony, honoring some of the most inspiring leaders living the trauma-informed philosophy. For more information, contact Susan Salasin at 240-276-1908.
National Prevention Network (NPN) Leadership Academy: On July 22-24, the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention will convene the National Prevention Network (NPN) Leadership Academy. This annual event is geared to further developing and sustaining a corps of State leaders who can build effective State prevention systems, and enhance the NPN as a strong leadership organization. The objectives for the NPNs include the following: 1) addressing shared priorities of prevention leadership; 2) developing skills to effectively market prevention; and 3) building collaborative relationships that will sustain continuous self-development and peer learning. The Academy will be held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. For additional information, please contact Mary Joyce Pruden at MaryJoyce.Pruden@samhsa.hhs.gov or (240) 276-2582.
BEYOND 60 DAYS
Implementing CIPSEA in a Brand New Statistical Unit: Implications for Staff, Contractor, and Agent Training: On August 3-7, Jonaki Bose (OAS) will be presenting a paper, and will also be chairing a session entitled Approaches To Maintaining Confidentiality And Privacy In Surveys, at the 2008 Joint statistical Meetings in Denver.
Impact of New Income Questions on Reported Income in the NSDUH: Dicy Painter (OAS) co-authored a paper with Jeremy Aldworth and Tania Robbins. The paper will be presented on August 3-7 at the 2008 Joint Statistical Meetings in Denver.
21st Annual National Prevention Network (NPN) Research Conference: On August 24-27, the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention will support the 21st Annual National Prevention Network (NPN) Research Conference, which is being held in Indianapolis, IN. The Director, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, will provide Opening Day remarks. Additionally, CSAP staff will be present at six workshops during the conference. For more information, please contact Flo Dwek at Flo.Dwek@samhsa.hhs.gov or (240) 276-2574.
The Influence of Question Type, Reference Period and Sensitivity on Item Reliability in the National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Joel Kennet (OAS) will be attending the 2008 American Public Health Association Meeting in San Diego, October 2008, to present a paper (still awaiting acceptance) by Joel Kennet, Moshe Feder, Jeanne Snodgrass, and Dicy Painter.
Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Conference: On October 20-22, 2008, 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.
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.
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SAMHSA Exhibits Schedule
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Conference |
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End |
Location |
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NAMI |
6/13/2008 |
6/16/2008 |
Orlando, FL |
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70th Annual College on Problems of Drug Dependence Conference |
6/14/2008 |
6/19/2008 |
San Juan, PR |
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SASS |
6/22/2008 |
6/25/2008 |
Orlando, FL |
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White House Faith-Based Conference |
6/26/2008 |
6/27/2008 |
Washington, DC |
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40th National Association of School Nurses |
6/28/2008 |
7/1/2008 |
Albuquerque, NM |
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American School Counselor Association 2008 Annual Conference |
6/28/2008 |
7/1/2008 |
Atlanta, GA |
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12th Annual Smart Marriages Conference |
7/2/2008 |
7/5/2008 |
San Francisco, CA |
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American Mental Health Counselors Association Conference |
7/17/2008 |
7/19/2008 |
San Diego, CA |
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National Association of School Resource Officers National Conference |
7/26/2008 |
8/1/2008 |
Phoenix, AZ |
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2008 CADCA Mid-Year Training |
7/28/2008 |
7/31/2008 |
Palm Springs, CA |
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White House Faith-Based Conference |
8/5/2008 |
8/5/2008 |
Sacramento, CA |
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National Blacks in Government |
8/11/2008 |
8/15/2008 |
New Orleans, LA |
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Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse |
8/13/2008 |
8/15/2008 |
St Louis, MO |
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American Psychological Association |
8/14/2008 |
8/17/2008 |
Boston, MA |
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Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association Annual Conference |
8/20/2008 |
8/22/2008 |
Orlando |