Opportunity Information: Apply for SM 13 002
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- The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Adminis. in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2013 Cooperative Agreements for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Follow Up" 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 Dec 31, 2012 and posted on Dec 31, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 1, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $360,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are members of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Network who provide 24 hour coverage and meet the additional eligibility requirements described in Section III 3.2. Eligibility to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Network is limited to crisis centers participating in the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline because they are the only crisis centers that are able to obtain the required consents from Lifeline callers for follow up activities. The limitations on eligibility are necessary to assure that the necessary infrastructure is in place to provide services to these high risk, high priority, or underserved populations, and to assure that relationships with state/local mental health systems are in place to assure that caller follow up and access to care occurs in an appropriate manner and timeframe. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Centers who received funding through the FY 2011 RFA for Cooperative Agreements for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Follow Up or any Crisis Center previously funded through this program are not eligible to apply. The statutory authority for this program prohibits grants to for profit agencies.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2013 Cooperative Agreements for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Follow Up (Funding Opportunity Number SM-13-002) is a SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services grant program designed to strengthen what happens after a suicide-related crisis contact or emergency intervention. The central aim is to promote systematic, proactive follow-up with people at risk for suicide, especially those who (1) call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, (2) are discharged from emergency departments after a suicide-related visit, or (3) are already being tracked by Lifeline crisis centers for continued support. The opportunity is framed as a practical service-delivery initiative: SAMHSA is looking for crisis centers to put concrete follow-up processes in place quickly, with services expected to start no later than the fourth month after the award.
This program is tightly linked to the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP) and specifically supports NSSP Goal 8, which is about making suicide prevention a core component of health care services. In plain terms, the grant is meant to help close dangerous gaps in care by improving continuity and coordination after someone has expressed suicidal intent or has been treated for suicide risk. The announcement highlights several connected objectives: improving continuity of care and patient safety for individuals treated in emergency departments or inpatient units; coordinating services across suicide prevention and intervention programs, health systems, and accredited local crisis centers; and building collaborations between emergency departments and other providers so that people can receive appropriate alternatives to hospitalization when possible and, when discharge does occur, get rapid follow-up rather than being left on their own.
SAMHSA justifies the need for this work with both scale and risk data. The Lifeline answers a very high volume of contacts (noted as more than 70,000 calls per month on average in FY 2012), and evaluations indicate many callers have serious histories of suicidal ideation and attempts. A key statistic cited is that 43 percent of suicidal callers experienced a recurrence of suicidal ideation within the following weeks, underscoring that the initial crisis call is often not the end of the risk period. The announcement also points to research and surveillance findings (including from the Veterans Administration and CDC) showing that the time immediately after emergency interventions, especially discharge from an emergency department or inpatient hospitalization, is a particularly high-risk window for suicide deaths. The grant is therefore oriented toward practical follow-up steps that keep people engaged, supported, and connected to care during that vulnerable period.
The intended approach is that Lifeline crisis centers will maintain safety and improve the chances that individuals receive needed services after contact by phone, chat, or text. For people at imminent risk, emergency intervention may be initiated, and the follow-up work is meant to help ensure continuity after that intervention. For those not at imminent risk, crisis centers often provide referrals and encourage callers to reach back out if they re-enter crisis; this grant pushes the system further by supporting more structured follow-up instead of relying solely on the caller to reinitiate contact. The opportunity also emphasizes outreach and prevention activities that address diverse and historically underserved or high-risk groups, explicitly including sexual orientation and gender identity minority youth, American Indian/Alaska Native communities, military family members, and veterans, consistent with priorities highlighted by the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention.
From an administrative standpoint, the award is a cooperative agreement, meaning SAMHSA expects to have substantial involvement in the project compared with a standard grant. It falls under CFDA 93.243 (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance) and is authorized by Section 520A of the Public Health Service Act, as amended. It also aligns with Healthy People 2020 in the Mental Health and Mental Disorders topic area. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed.
Funding for this competition was relatively modest and targeted: SAMHSA anticipated making about 6 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $360,000 and an award ceiling of $60,000 (with no stated award floor). The opportunity was posted December 31, 2012, with an application deadline of March 1, 2013, and an archive date of April 1, 2013.
Eligibility is intentionally narrow to ensure applicants already have the required operational infrastructure and caller-consent capabilities. Eligible applicants must be members of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Network, must provide 24-hour coverage, and must meet additional requirements described in the formal eligibility section of the announcement. Eligibility is limited to Lifeline-participating crisis centers because those centers are positioned to obtain the necessary consents from Lifeline callers for follow-up activities and to coordinate appropriately with state and local mental health systems. The announcement also excludes certain prior recipients: crisis centers that received funding under the FY 2011 version of this follow-up program (or any crisis center previously funded through this program) are not eligible to apply. In addition, the statutory authority prohibits awards to for-profit agencies.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed federal contact for grant administration questions was Gwendolyn Simpson in SAMHSA’s Office of Financial Resources, Division of Grants Management (Rockville, Maryland), with phone and email contact information provided in the notice.
FAQs: FY 2013 Cooperative Agreements for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Follow Up (SM-13-002)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2013 Cooperative Agreements for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Follow Up, Funding Opportunity Number SM-13-002. It is a SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services grant program focused on strengthening follow-up after a suicide-related crisis contact or emergency intervention.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The central aim is to promote systematic, proactive follow-up with people at risk for suicide after a crisis contact or emergency intervention, so gaps in care are reduced and continuity and coordination improve during a high-risk period.
Who is the program intended to help?
The program targets people at risk for suicide, especially individuals who (1) call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, (2) are discharged from emergency departments after a suicide-related visit, or (3) are already being tracked by Lifeline crisis centers for continued support.
What kinds of activities does SAMHSA expect funded crisis centers to implement?
The opportunity is framed as a practical service-delivery initiative. SAMHSA is looking for crisis centers to put concrete follow-up processes in place quickly, including more structured follow-up rather than relying only on individuals to reinitiate contact after receiving referrals or encouragement.
How quickly must services begin after an award?
Services are expected to start no later than the fourth month after the award.
How does this grant connect to national suicide prevention priorities?
This program is tightly linked to the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP) and specifically supports NSSP Goal 8, which focuses on making suicide prevention a core component of health care services.
What problem is the program trying to address?
The program is meant to close dangerous gaps in care by improving continuity and coordination after someone has expressed suicidal intent or has been treated for suicide risk, particularly during the period after emergency interventions and discharge.
Why is follow-up emphasized in the announcement?
The announcement cites high volume and risk data: the Lifeline answered more than 70,000 calls per month on average in FY 2012, and evaluations indicate many callers have serious histories of suicidal ideation and attempts. It also notes that 43 percent of suicidal callers experienced a recurrence of suicidal ideation within the following weeks, suggesting the initial contact is often not the end of the risk period. Research and surveillance findings cited (including from the Veterans Administration and CDC) also indicate that the time right after emergency interventions, especially discharge from emergency departments or inpatient hospitalization, is a particularly high-risk window for suicide deaths.
Does the program focus only on people at imminent risk?
No. For people at imminent risk, emergency intervention may be initiated and the follow-up is intended to support continuity after that intervention. For people not at imminent risk, crisis centers often provide referrals and encourage callers to reach back out if they re-enter crisis; this grant emphasizes more structured, proactive follow-up beyond those typical practices.
What settings and partners are highlighted for coordination?
The announcement highlights coordinating services across suicide prevention and intervention programs, health systems, and accredited local crisis centers. It also emphasizes collaborations between emergency departments and other providers to support appropriate alternatives to hospitalization when possible and rapid follow-up when discharge occurs.
Are specific populations and communities prioritized?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes outreach and prevention activities addressing diverse and historically underserved or high-risk groups, explicitly including sexual orientation and gender identity minority youth, American Indian/Alaska Native communities, military family members, and veterans, consistent with priorities highlighted by the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention.
What type of award is this?
This is a cooperative agreement, meaning SAMHSA expects substantial involvement in the project compared with a standard grant.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 93.243 (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance).
What is the legal authority for the program?
The program is authorized by Section 520A of the Public Health Service Act, as amended.
Does this program align with any broader federal health objectives?
Yes. The announcement states it aligns with Healthy People 2020 in the Mental Health and Mental Disorders topic area.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
How much funding was available and how many awards were expected?
SAMHSA anticipated making about 6 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $360,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $60,000. No award floor is stated.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on December 31, 2012. The application deadline was March 1, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is April 1, 2013.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to members of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Network that provide 24-hour coverage and meet additional requirements described in the formal eligibility section of the announcement.
Why is eligibility limited to Lifeline-participating crisis centers?
The announcement indicates Lifeline crisis centers are positioned to obtain necessary consents from Lifeline callers for follow-up activities and to coordinate appropriately with state and local mental health systems.
Are prior recipients of this follow-up program eligible?
No. Crisis centers that received funding under the FY 2011 version of this follow-up program (or any crisis center previously funded through this program) are not eligible to apply.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
No. The statutory authority prohibits awards to for-profit agencies.
Who can be contacted for grant administration questions?
The listed federal contact for grant administration questions was Gwendolyn Simpson in SAMHSA's Office of Financial Resources, Division of Grants Management (Rockville, Maryland). Phone and email contact information were provided in the notice.
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