Friday, March 26, 2004

$1.9 Million Available for State Incentive Grants to Build Capacity for Alternatives to Restraint and Seclusion
SAMHSA press release - " The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today announced availability of FY 2004 funds for State Incentive Grants to Build Capacity for Alternatives to Restraint and Seclusion. These grants will support states in their efforts to adopt best practices to reduce and ultimately eliminate the use of restraint and seclusion in institutional and community-based settings that provide mental health services, including services for people with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders. It is expected that approximately $1.9 million will be available to fund up to 8 awards..."  
  

$12 Million Available for Targeted Capacity Expansion Grants
SAMHSA press release - " The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announces the availability of FY 2004 funds for Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity in Targeted Area of Need. One of SAMHSA’s Services Grants, Targeted Capacity Expansion (TCE) grants provide funds to expand and/or enhance the community’s ability to provide 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 in a local area. It is expected that approximately $12 million will be available to fund programs in four categories of need..."  
  

$13.9 Million Available for Development of Comprehensive Drug/Alcohol and Mental Health Treatment Systems for Homeless
SAMHSA press release - " The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today announced the availability of FY 2004 funds for the development of comprehensive drug/alcohol and mental health treatment systems for persons who are homeless. These grants will enable communities to expand and strengthen treatment services for homeless individuals with substance abuse disorders, mental illness, or with co-occurring substance abuse disorders and mental illness. It is expected that approximately $13.9 million will be available to fund up to 35 awards. The maximum allowable award is $400,000 per year for up to five years..."  
  

$2.5 Million Available for Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Services
SAMHSA press release - "The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today announced availability of FY 2004 funds for grants to deliver and evaluate peer-to-peer recovery support services. The Recovery Community Services Program will help prevent relapse and promote sustained recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders for people with a history of alcohol and/or drug problems who are in or seeking recovery, along with family members and significant others who will be both the providers and recipients of recovery support services. It is expected that approximately $2.5 million will be available to fund up to 7 awards."