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1. A Pilot Program in Rural Vermont Hopes to Build a Blueprint for Substance Abuse Recovery
Date: May 2, 2024

Spotlights a partnership in between EMS and a non-profit recovery center in Bennington, Vermont. Describes the creation of an email-based referral system, harm reduction strategies, and steps taken to ensure patient confidentiality. Source: The Daily Yonder.

...Substance Abuse Recovery --- Spotlights a partnership in between EMS and a non-profit recovery center...

2. Biden-Harris Administration Releases National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and First-Ever Federal Action Plan
Date: Apr 23, 2024

Announces the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (National Strategy) and the associated Federal Action Plan, a plan developed by 10 federal departments. The National Strategy offers recommendations for addressing needs for at-risk populations. Highlights suicide rate disparities for various race and ethnicities. Includes links to the National Strategy, the Federal Action Plan, and other resources for mental healthcare access and substance abuse services. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

...substance abuse services. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. --- View more Biden-Harris...

3. SAMHSA: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Date: Mar 19, 2024

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is seeking comments on revisions to the Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) monitoring tools. Revisions include the inclusion of new cohorts, substantial revisions to the youth and adult questionnaires, updates to the data used to estimate response rates and expected numbers of participants by service duration. Comments are due by May 20, 2024. Source: Federal Register.

...Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is seeking comments on revisions to the Minority...

4. Healthbeat 4: Telehealth Cart Bridging the Gap in Behavioral Health Services in Rural Northeast Nebraska
Date: Mar 12, 2024

Highlights a telehealth cart being used in a rural Nebraska hospital to offer behavioral health services. The service began when the emergency room saw an increase in mental health crises. The cart is also used for virtual substance abuse counseling. Source: KTIV.

...substance abuse counseling. Source: KTIV. --- View more Healthbeat 4: Telehealth Cart Bridging the Gap in Behavioral...

5. SAMHSA: Notice of Meeting for the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC)
Date: Feb 15, 2024

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) will hold a virtual public meeting of the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC) on March 27, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The meeting will provide information on federal efforts related to serious mental illness (SMI) and serious emotional disturbance (SED). The agenda and information on how to join the meeting will be posted on the SAMHSA website before the meeting. Source: Federal Register.

...Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) will hold a virtual public meeting of the Interdepartmental...