Implementing Zero Suicide in Health Systems

For programmatic or eligibility questions:
Whitcomb Wakefield-Terpening
240.276.2911
zerosuicide@samhsa.hhs.gov

For grants management or budget questions:
240.276.1940
NOFOBudget.CMHS@samhsa.hhs.gov

This opportunity (Short Title: Zero Suicide) provides grants to implement the Zero Suicide framework, a comprehensive, multi-setting approach to suicide prevention in health systems.

Grantees will implement all seven elements of the Zero Suicide framework: Lead, Train, Identify, Engage, Treat, Transition, and Improve.

A detailed list of required activities is provided in the application instructions.

Eligible applicants include:

• State mental health agencies or state agencies with mental or behavioral health functions
• U.S. territories
• Tribes and Tribal organizations
• Community-based primary care or behavioral healthcare settings
• Emergency departments
• Public health agencies

Up to $700,000 per year for states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories.

Up to $400,000 per year for other eligible applicants, including Tribes and Tribal organizations.

Project period: Up to 5 years
Expected number of awards: 31
Estimated total program funding: $16,110,545

At least 2 grant awards will be made to Tribes or Tribal organizations pending adequate application volume.

Links to the full announcement, application instructions, and the online application process are available through grants.gov.