SAMHSA Announces up to $46.7 Million Available in Grants

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March 13, 2014
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News
The purpose of this program is to support the development and/or expansion of local implementation and community infrastructures that integrate treatment and services for substance use, co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, permanent housing, and other critical services.
The purpose of this program is to expand and/or enhance substance abuse treatment services in existing Adult Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts (which are the tribal equivalent of adult drug courts) and in Juvenile Treatment Drug Courts (tribal or nontribal).
The purpose of this grant is to develop a free national mentoring network that will provide clinical support (e.g., clinical updates, consultations, evidence-based outcomes, and training) to physicians, dentists, and other medical professionals on how to best use opioids to treat chronic pain and opioid-related addiction.

Upcoming Events
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MARCH
This webinar will focus on examining the complexities and potential solutions for client data entry into multiple electronic systems. SAMHSA is encouraging all Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) providers to transition to full participation in Homeless Management Information Systems by 2016.
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APRIL
Register for this third webinar in the six-part series of Girls Matter! A Webinar Series Addressing Adolescent Girls' Behavioral Health. This webinar will discuss current trends in adolescent girls' substance use followed by a discussion of effective strategies for intervention, treatment, and support for girls.
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APRIL
Participate in this nationwide, community-based campaign for action to increase emergency preparedness and resilience.The first National Day of Action will revolve around taking the actions to prepare for specific hazards: tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and hurricanes.

Resources
Mayors' Resource Guide on Behavioral Health Issues