5/18/2010 Nebraska Youth Suicide Prevention Project Community Grant Technical Assistance Webinar – May 18, 2010 y Denise Bulling, University of Nebraska Public Policy Center – Project Partner Marilyn Mecham, Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska – Project Partner Maya Chilese, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health – Project Lead Funding for this project was made possible by grant number 1U79SM059176 ‐ 01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS. Project Background • Funding for the project is from a Federal Grant t N b to Nebraska (Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act) k (G tt L S ith M i l A t) • Nebraska’s three year project began October 1, 2009 and will continue through Sept 2012 • Project activities focus on prevention of suicide for Nebraskans under age 25 suicide for Nebraskans under age 25 • Community grants are one piece of an overall project plan approved by the funder Funding for this project was made possible by grant number 1U79SM059176 ‐ 01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS. 1
5/18/2010 Community Grants • Funding for each proposal is limited to $5,000 • Coalitions must identify a single fiscal agent who takes responsibility for reporting and managing the funds • Application forms are available on ‐ line at http://www.youthsuicideprevention.nebraska. http://www youthsuicideprevention nebraska edu Funding for this project was made possible by grant number 1U79SM059176 ‐ 01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS. What is funded • Community coalition activities directly related t to planning for youth suicide prevention l i f th i id ti • Support for gatekeeper training using the QPR model (Trainers are available in Nebraska) • Support for community awareness activities • Support for implementation of evidence • Support for implementation of evidence based intervention in schools, primary care, youth facilities/groups, communities Funding for this project was made possible by grant number 1U79SM059176 ‐ 01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS. 2
5/18/2010 What is not funded • Intervention programs that are not listed on one of three websites: – http://www.sprc.org/featured_resources/bpr/nrepp_bpr.a sp#programs – http://www.sprc.org/featured_resources/bpr/ebpp.asp#lis t – http://www.sprc.org/featured_resources/bpr/standards.as p#programs – Intervention programs can be adapted from the original Intervention programs can be adapted from the original version, but grantees will be asked to detail how and why the adaption is done • Activities directed at decreasing adult suicide Funding for this project was made possible by grant number 1U79SM059176 ‐ 01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS. How to apply • Complete the application form • Identify all partners – but specify the fiscal and reporting agent as the organizational applicant • Cite information about the needs in your community related to youth suicide community related to youth suicide • Be specific in your program description about what you want to achieve with the funding Funding for this project was made possible by grant number 1U79SM059176 ‐ 01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS. 3
5/18/2010 How to apply • Read the application materials to make sure you can comply with the evaluation you can comply with the evaluation requirements • Key Dates: – June 1, 2010 (Applications Emailed or Postmarked by midnight) – June 11, 2010 (Funding will be awarded) June 11 2010 (Funding will be awarded) – December 31, 2010 (Grant activities and funding must be complete) Funding for this project was made possible by grant number 1U79SM059176 ‐ 01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS. Grantee obligations • Regular reporting about how you implement your grant and spend the funds your grant and spend the funds • Understanding the rules governing use of Federal funds (technical assistance is available to grantees to assist with this) • Participate in Federal cross ‐ site evaluation activities (the type of evaluation data your ti iti (th t f l ti d t project must report will be determined with the evaluation team for the overall project) Funding for this project was made possible by grant number 1U79SM059176 ‐ 01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS. 4
5/18/2010 Resources Available to Grantees • Periodic webinars about a suicide prevention or reporting topic (e.g., national and state sponsored) • QPR trainers (Budget $150/event for trainers and the cost of your venue) On ‐ line registration must be done through the project • Awareness materials such as PSA’s • Suicide Prevention Hotline numbers • Activities can be publicized online via the project calendar • An outreach coordinator will make periodic site visits • An outreach coordinator will make periodic site visits • Expertise from suicide survivors and partners in the State Suicide Prevention Coalition may be accessed for presentations, technical assistance or support Funding for this project was made possible by grant number 1U79SM059176 ‐ 01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS. Questions? Questions about the application may be directed to Danielle • Sodergren at im50427@windstream.net or (402) 476 ‐ 3391 Questions about best practices in suicide prevention or training may • be directed to Kate Speck at kspeck2@nebraska.edu or (402) 472 ‐ 5678 Questions about the evaluation may be directed to Mark DeKraai at • mdekraai@nebraska.edu or (402) 472 ‐ 1496 The project director for the Nebraska Youth Suicide Prevention The project director for the Nebraska Youth Suicide Prevention • Project is Maya Chilese, MA, PLMHP, CCGC Children's Behavioral Health Manager Nebraska DHHS ‐ Behavioral Health (402)471 ‐ 7792 | Maya.Chilese@nebraska.gov Funding for this project was made possible by grant number 1U79SM059176 ‐ 01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS. 5
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