Research Opportunities in Crisis Response Services for Suicide Prevention (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Background
The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 designated '9-8-8' as the universal telephone number in the United States (U.S.) for the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the lead federal agency providing funding and support to states in 988 implementation. SAMHSA sees 988 as a first step towards a transformed crisis care system in the U.S., and has made significant investments to support the newly expanded crisis response services offered through 988.

Grant Details
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages research examining the effectiveness and implementation of crisis response services, approaches to improve the quality and outcomes of services, and the impact of state and local policy on implementation and outcomes. Research is sought that is conducted in real-world settings, where a wide range of clinical presentations, psychosocial factors, age-related characteristics (e.g., youth; adult; older adult), geographic context (rural/remote settings), racial/ethnic and cultural considerations, and health disparities influence the types of care that are provided.

Studies are encouraged that address the continuum of crisis service systems, as well as applications that address crisis services for children and under-resourced populations.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), faith-based or community-based organizations. Foreign organizations are not eligible to apply.

Period of Performance
The project period is up to 5 years. The earliest start date is October 01, 2024.

Grant Value
NIMH intends to commit up to a total of $2,000,000 in FY 2025 and in FY 2026 to fund approximately 3-5 new awards each year in response to this NOFO.