Opportunity Information: Apply for SM 12 004
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- The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement for Networking, Certifying, and Training Suicide Prevention Hotlines" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health ServicesProjects of Regional and National Significance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 20, 2012 and posted on Apr 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are domestic public and private nonprofit entities. For example State and local governments Federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes and tribal organizations Urban Indian organizations Public or private universities and colleges Community and faith based organizations Tribal organization means the recognized body of any AI/AN Tribe any legally established organization of American Indians/Alaska Natives which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes the maximum participation of American Indians/Alaska Natives in all phases of its activities. Consortia of Tribes or tribal organizations are eligible to apply, but each participating entity must indicate its approval. The statutory authority for this program prohibits grants to for profit agencies
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2012 Cooperative Agreement for Networking, Certifying, and Training Suicide Prevention Hotlines is a SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services funding opportunity designed to support the national management and continuous improvement of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (the Lifeline). The central goal is to strengthen a nationwide, 24/7 confidential crisis intervention system that allows anyone in the United States who is experiencing suicidal crisis or severe emotional distress to call a single toll-free number and be routed quickly to the nearest certified local crisis center. By funding a single cooperative agreement recipient to oversee core functions, SAMHSA aims to expand public access to timely crisis support and make sure services across the network follow a consistent, evidence-informed approach for phone-based crisis response, as well as emerging modalities like chat and text.
A key feature of the Lifeline model emphasized in the announcement is its distributed network structure. Rather than operating as one centralized call center, the Lifeline routes calls to a geographically appropriate local crisis center within a network that, at the time of the announcement, included more than 150 certified centers. Those centers are expected to provide immediate crisis counseling and, when needed, connect callers to local emergency services, mental health treatment, and other community supports. The routing technology is intended to reduce delays and increase the likelihood that the caller reaches a trained suicide prevention worker who understands local resources and can coordinate rapid intervention when risk is imminent.
The opportunity also focuses heavily on standardization and quality improvement across the network, which is where the "networking, certifying, and training" components come in. In practice, that means supporting systems that help crisis centers work together, maintain shared operating expectations, and continuously improve service delivery. The announcement highlights the Lifeline's prior accomplishments as the foundation for this work: significant growth since its 2005 launch, more than 3 million calls answered, development of suicide risk assessment standards and guidelines for callers at imminent risk, improved communication across centers, and a sustained public awareness and social media presence aimed at encouraging help-seeking and improving recognition of suicide warning signs.
Another major emphasis is ensuring that the Lifeline effectively serves diverse populations and prioritizes groups at elevated risk. The announcement specifically references high-risk populations identified by the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, including LGBT youth, American Indian and Alaska Native communities, and military members, veterans, and their families. Relatedly, it notes the Lifeline's partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs beginning in 2007 to strengthen crisis intervention services for veterans and active duty service members, as well as their family members. Applicants were expected to address outreach, awareness, and service approaches that better meet the needs of these communities, not simply operate the basic hotline infrastructure.
SAMHSA frames this cooperative agreement within its broader public health and behavioral health strategy. The program is aligned with SAMHSA Strategic Initiative 1 (Prevention of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness), specifically Goal 1.3, which targets reducing suicides and suicide attempts among high-risk groups. The announcement also ties the work to specific prevention objectives, including increasing public knowledge of suicide warning signs and appropriate actions to take, and increasing the use and effectiveness of the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline/Lifeline. It also aligns with Healthy People 2020 in the Mental Health and Mental Disorders topic area, reinforcing that SAMHSA views crisis hotline capacity and consistent crisis response practices as part of a national prevention and public health agenda.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary cooperative agreement (not a formula grant), meaning SAMHSA anticipated substantial involvement with the recipient in carrying out the project. The funding opportunity number is SM-12-004, with CFDA 93.243 (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance). SAMHSA anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $3,700,000 and an award ceiling of $3,700,000 (no stated floor). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted April 20, 2012, with an application closing date of May 25, 2012, and an archive date of June 24, 2012. Funding was financed in part by Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF 2012).
Eligibility was limited to domestic public and private nonprofit entities, and the authorizing statute prohibited awards to for-profit agencies. Examples of eligible applicants included state and local governments, federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, public or private colleges and universities, and community- and faith-based organizations. Consortia of tribes or tribal organizations could apply as long as each participating entity documented its approval. The program authority was Section 520A of the Public Health Service Act, as amended. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed grants management contact was Gwendolyn Simpson at SAMHSA’s Office of Financial Resources, Division of Grants Management.
FAQs: FY 2012 Cooperative Agreement for Networking, Certifying, and Training Suicide Prevention Hotlines (SAMHSA CMHS)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2012 Cooperative Agreement for Networking, Certifying, and Training Suicide Prevention Hotlines, a SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) funding opportunity focused on supporting the national management and continuous improvement of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (the Lifeline).
2) What is the main goal of the project?
The central goal is to strengthen a nationwide, 24/7 confidential crisis intervention system so that anyone in the United States experiencing suicidal crisis or severe emotional distress can call a single toll-free number and be routed quickly to the nearest certified local crisis center.
3) How does the Lifeline model work according to the announcement?
The Lifeline is described as a distributed network rather than a single centralized call center. Calls are routed to a geographically appropriate local crisis center within the network, which (at the time of the announcement) included more than 150 certified centers.
4) What happens when a caller is connected to a local crisis center?
Certified local crisis centers are expected to provide immediate crisis counseling and, when needed, connect callers to local emergency services, mental health treatment, and other community supports. The intent is to enable rapid intervention when risk is imminent and to connect callers with local resources.
5) Why does the opportunity emphasize routing to local centers?
The routing technology is intended to reduce delays and increase the likelihood that the caller reaches a trained suicide prevention worker who understands local resources and can coordinate rapid intervention when needed.
6) What does “networking, certifying, and training” mean in this context?
These components refer to building and supporting systems that help crisis centers work together, maintain shared operating expectations, and continuously improve service delivery across the network. The announcement highlights standardization and quality improvement as major priorities.
7) What service modalities are included beyond phone calls?
In addition to phone-based crisis response, the opportunity references emerging modalities like chat and text as part of the broader focus on consistent, evidence-informed crisis response practices.
8) What prior Lifeline accomplishments are cited as a foundation for this work?
The announcement points to: growth since the Lifeline’s 2005 launch, more than 3 million calls answered, development of suicide risk assessment standards and guidelines for callers at imminent risk, improved communication across centers, and a sustained public awareness and social media presence encouraging help-seeking and recognition of suicide warning signs.
9) Who is this program intended to better serve?
The opportunity emphasizes effectively serving diverse populations and prioritizing groups at elevated risk. It references high-risk populations identified by the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, including LGBT youth, American Indian and Alaska Native communities, and military members, veterans, and their families.
10) Does the announcement mention any partnership related to veterans?
Yes. It notes a partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs beginning in 2007 to strengthen crisis intervention services for veterans and active duty service members, as well as their family members.
11) Is the award meant to fund basic hotline operations only?
No. The announcement indicates applicants were expected to address outreach, awareness, and service approaches that better meet the needs of high-risk communities, not simply operate basic hotline infrastructure.
12) How does SAMHSA frame this project in terms of broader strategy?
SAMHSA frames the cooperative agreement as part of a broader public health and behavioral health strategy, aligning it with SAMHSA Strategic Initiative 1 (Prevention of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness), specifically Goal 1.3 focused on reducing suicides and suicide attempts among high-risk groups.
13) What specific prevention objectives are tied to this opportunity?
The announcement ties the work to objectives including increasing public knowledge of suicide warning signs and appropriate actions to take, and increasing the use and effectiveness of the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline/Lifeline.
14) Does it align with any national health framework?
Yes. The announcement states alignment with Healthy People 2020 in the Mental Health and Mental Disorders topic area, reflecting SAMHSA’s view that hotline capacity and consistent crisis response practices are part of a national prevention and public health agenda.
15) What type of grant mechanism is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning SAMHSA anticipated substantial involvement with the recipient in carrying out the project.
16) How many awards did SAMHSA anticipate making?
SAMHSA anticipated making one award.
17) What is the estimated total funding amount and the maximum award amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $3,700,000, and the award ceiling is $3,700,000. No award floor is stated.
18) Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
19) What are the key identifiers for this opportunity (FOA number and CFDA number)?
The funding opportunity number is SM-12-004. The CFDA is 93.243 (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance).
20) What were the key dates for posting and closing?
The opportunity was posted on April 20, 2012. The application closing date was May 25, 2012. The archive date was June 24, 2012.
21) How was the funding financed?
The announcement notes the funding was financed in part by Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF 2012).
22) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to domestic public and private nonprofit entities. The authorizing statute prohibited awards to for-profit agencies.
23) What are examples of eligible applicant organizations?
Examples listed include state and local governments, federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, public or private colleges and universities, and community- and faith-based organizations.
24) Could a consortium of tribes or tribal organizations apply?
Yes. Consortia of tribes or tribal organizations could apply as long as each participating entity documented its approval.
25) What is the program authority for this cooperative agreement?
The program authority is Section 520A of the Public Health Service Act, as amended.
26) Who is the grants management contact listed for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed grants management contact is Gwendolyn Simpson at SAMHSA’s Office of Financial Resources, Division of Grants Management.
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