Opportunity Information: Apply for SM 19 008
The Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Follow-Up Expansion Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number SM 19 008) was a discretionary grant opportunity released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). It sits within SAMHSA's health-focused portfolio and is associated with CFDA 93.243. The opportunity was posted on January 9, 2019, with an original application closing date of March 11, 2019. SAMHSA anticipated making 2 awards, with a maximum (ceiling) award amount of $336,192 per award.
The central aim of the program is to strengthen what happens after someone in suicidal crisis makes contact with a National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) crisis center. Instead of the interaction ending with the call (or other contact), the grant is designed to support an "integrated hub" that keeps the person connected to care across the next steps of the crisis and recovery pathway. The program is built around the idea that continuity and active follow-up can reduce the risk of people falling through gaps in the system during a high-risk period.
In practical terms, the integrated hub is expected to do three main things. First, it must ensure systematic follow-up for individuals who have contacted an NSPL crisis center and are at risk of suicide. That means creating a consistent, organized process for checking back in with people, maintaining contact as appropriate, and making sure support does not stop abruptly once the initial crisis contact ends. Second, the hub is expected to improve coordination among key crisis care settings, especially crisis stabilization services, crisis respite options, and hospital emergency departments. This emphasis reflects the reality that many people in suicidal crisis move between hotlines, EDs, and short-term crisis programs, and coordination failures in these transitions can lead to missed care, delayed treatment, or loss of contact. Third, the hub should enhance coordination with mobile on-site crisis response, helping align hotline-based support with field-based responders who can meet people where they are when in-person intervention is necessary.
The underlying outcome the program is trying to achieve is that the crisis system should not lose track of someone during a suicidal crisis as they interact with multiple services. By funding stronger follow-up and cross-provider coordination, SAMHSA expected grantees to promote continuity of care, strengthen handoffs between services, and ultimately better safeguard individuals at elevated risk of suicide. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the expectation that applicants would consult the opportunity's additional eligibility guidance for specifics.Apply for SM 19 008
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Follow-Up Expansion Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.243.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 09, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 11, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $336,192.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant program?
The opportunity is called the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Follow-Up Expansion Grant Program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SM 19 008.
Which federal agency released this funding opportunity?
It was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.243.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on January 9, 2019.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was March 11, 2019.
How many awards did SAMHSA anticipate making?
SAMHSA anticipated making 2 awards.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount per award?
The maximum (ceiling) award amount is $336,192 per award.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The central aim is to strengthen what happens after a person in suicidal crisis makes contact with a National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) crisis center, so the interaction does not end at the initial call or contact.
What does the program mean by an "integrated hub"?
Based on the description provided, the integrated hub is a coordinated approach designed to keep an at-risk individual connected to care across the next steps of the crisis and recovery pathway through follow-up and coordination among crisis services.
Why is follow-up after a crisis center contact emphasized?
The program is built around the idea that continuity and active follow-up can reduce the risk of people falling through gaps in the system during a high-risk period.
What are the three main functions the integrated hub is expected to perform?
The integrated hub is expected to: (1) ensure systematic follow-up for individuals who contacted an NSPL crisis center and are at risk of suicide, (2) improve coordination among key crisis care settings (especially crisis stabilization services, crisis respite options, and hospital emergency departments), and (3) enhance coordination with mobile on-site crisis response.
What does "systematic follow-up" mean in the context of this program?
It refers to creating a consistent, organized process for checking back in with individuals who are at risk of suicide, maintaining contact as appropriate, and ensuring support does not stop abruptly after the initial crisis contact ends.
Which crisis care settings are specifically highlighted for improved coordination?
The opportunity specifically highlights coordination with crisis stabilization services, crisis respite options, and hospital emergency departments.
Why does the program focus on coordination between hotlines, emergency departments, and short-term crisis programs?
Because people in suicidal crisis may move between these settings, and coordination failures during transitions can lead to missed care, delayed treatment, or loss of contact.
What role does mobile on-site crisis response play in this grant program?
The program expects the integrated hub to enhance coordination with mobile on-site crisis response so that hotline-based support is aligned with field-based responders when in-person intervention is necessary.
What outcomes is SAMHSA trying to achieve through this funding?
The underlying outcome is that the crisis system should not lose track of someone during a suicidal crisis as they interact with multiple services. SAMHSA expected grantees to promote continuity of care, strengthen handoffs between services, and better safeguard individuals at elevated risk of suicide.
Does the program only apply to phone calls to the NSPL?
The description refers to the initial interaction as a call or other contact, and the program is intended to ensure support continues beyond that initial contact.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," and applicants are expected to consult the opportunity's additional eligibility guidance for the specific requirements.
Where should an applicant look for the precise eligibility requirements?
The listing indicates applicants should consult the opportunity's additional eligibility guidance for specifics.
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