For program and eligibility questions:
James Wright
240.276.1190
james.wright@samhsa.hhs.gov

For fiscal and budget questions:
240.276.1400
FOACMHS@samhsa.hhs.gov

For grant review process and application status questions contact:
Angela Houde
240.276.1091
Angela.Houde@samhsa.hhs.gov

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will provide resources to improve response to 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline contacts (including calls, chats, and texts) originating in tribal communities and/or activated by American Indians/Alaskan Natives.

The program goals include:

• Ensure American Indians/Alaskan Natives have access to culturally competent, trained 988 crisis center support
• Improve integration and support of 988 crisis centers, tribal nations, and tribal organizations to ensure there is navigation and follow-up care
• Facilitate collaborations with tribal, state and territory health providers, urban Indian organizations, law enforcement, and other first responders in a manner which respects tribal sovereignty

Eligible applicants include:

• Federally recognized tribes
• Tribal organizations
• Urban Indian organizations
• Consortia of entities listed above

Award ceiling: $1,925,000
Project period: 2 years
Estimated number of awards: 100
Estimated total program funding: $35,000,000

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