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Arizona 988 State and Territory Improvement - The "Arizona 988 State and Territory Improvement" project will address the urgent need to strengthen crisis response and support systems in the state for 988 generated contacts. With a focus on reducing suicide rates and improving mental health outcomes, our interventions aim to enhance access to timely and effective care for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.

By leveraging evidence-based strategies, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and implementing comprehensive prevention measures, we strive to save lives and improve the overall well-being of Arizonans.

The project will focus on three key strategies:

1. Lifeline Expansion and Enhancement: We will expand the capacity and accessibility of the state's suicide prevention helpline, ensuring that individuals in crisis have immediate access to trained professionals and resources. By increasing the helpline's coverage and availability, we aim to reduce the barriers to seeking help and provide critical support to those in need.

2. Community Education and Awareness: Through targeted education campaigns, workshops, and training programs, we will raise awareness about suicide prevention, mental health, and the available support services. By empowering communities with knowledge and resources, we seek to reduce stigma, promote early intervention, and encourage help-seeking behavior among at-risk populations.

3. Strengthening Post-988 Supports: We will strengthen partnerships among mental health providers, crisis centers, community organizations, and other stakeholders. These collaborations will facilitate a coordinated response to mental health emergencies, ensuring seamless transitions of care and comprehensive support for individuals in crisis.

Our measurable objectives include:

- Increasing the capacity of the suicide prevention helpline, resulting in continued achievement of unanswered calls and wait times expectations.
- Executing mental health communications strategies reaching a minimum of 100 community organizations annually, leading to an increase in knowledge about suicide prevention and available resources.
- Training a network of community gatekeepers, including teachers, healthcare providers, and law enforcement officers, with the goal of reaching 300 individuals per year and improving their ability to identify and support individuals at risk of mental health emergencies.

Throughout the lifetime of the project, we aim to serve the diverse population of Arizona, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups such as LGBTQIA2S+, veterans, older adults (65+), adolescents, American Indians, and suicide attempt survivors/survivors of suicide loss. By providing targeted interventions and support, we strive to reduce the state's suicide rates and create a culture of mental wellness and resilience.

Through rigorous data collection and evaluation, we will assess the project's impact on suicide rates, help-seeking behavior, and the accessibility of mental health services. The findings will guide ongoing improvements and enable the replication of successful strategies in other regions.

By investing in the "Arizona 988 State and Territory Improvement" project, we have a unique opportunity to save lives, strengthen communities, and create a statewide model for effective crisis response and support. This project aligns with Arizona's commitment to the well-being of its residents and its dedication to reducing the devastating impact of mental health emergencies.

Estimated number of people to be served as a result of the award of this grant: 183,600.

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System

SAMHSA WAS GIVEN THE AUTHORITY TO ADDRESS PRIORITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, PREVENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE THROUGH ASSISTANCE (GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS) TO STATES, POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF STATES, INDIAN TRIBES AND TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER PUBLIC OR NONPROFIT PRIVATE ENTITIES. UNDER THESE SECTIONS, CSAT, CMHS AND CSAP SEEK TO EXPAND THE AVAILABILITY OF EFFECTIVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO AMERICANS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDITIONS, AND TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE ON INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES AND SOCIETIES AND TO ADDRESS PRIORITY MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE AND ASSIST CHILDREN IN DEALING WITH VIOLENCE AND TRAUMATIC EVENTS THROUGH BY FUNDING GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROJECTS. GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS MAY BE FOR (1) KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION PROJECTS FOR TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION AND THE CONDUCT OR SUPPORT OF EVALUATIONS OF SUCH PROJECTS, (2) TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, (3) TARGETED CAPACITY RESPONSE PROGRAMS (4) SYSTEMS CHANGE GRANTS INCLUDING STATEWIDE FAMILY NETWORK GRANTS AND CLIENT-ORIENTED AND CONSUMER RUN SELF-HELP ACTIVITIES AND (5) PROGRAMS TO FOSTER HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN, (6) COORDINATION AND INTEGRATION OF PRIMARY CARE SERVICES INTO PUBLICLY-FUNDED COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SETTINGS

93.243 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance

Division of Grants Management [HHS - SAMHSA]

Phoenix, Arizona 85034 United States

Single Zip Code

Cooperative Agreements for States and Territories to Improve Local 988 Capacity (FG-23-006)

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 196% from $3,658,747 to $10,838,170.