SAMHSA News Release
Date: 9/1/2011 1:00 PM
Media Contact: SAMHSA Press Office
Telephone: 240-276-2130
Suicide prevention funds awarded to states and tribes
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Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will today announce $52.9 million in new grant awards to states and tribes for youth suicide prevention programs during a visit to Tanana Chiefs Conference in Fairbanks, Alaska. The grants support state and tribal efforts to prevent suicide by bringing together public and private sector organizations that touch the lives of young people and putting into place a network of services that can help in a time of crisis. The grant program is authorized under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act, which is named in honor of former Senator Gordon Smith’s son who died by suicide and is operated by HHS’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). “These grants are an important step in not only providing life-saving help to those who urgently need it, but in raising public awareness that suicide is one of our nation’s most devastating public health problems,” said Secretary Sebelius. “It is critical that our nation provides effective suicide prevention services wherever needed, and particularly to those traditional underserved communities that may be at greatest risk.” “The loss of a young life to suicide is an immeasurable tragedy for individuals, families and communities – made all the worse by the fact that it is preventable” said SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde. “That is why these grants are a crucial part of a nationwide effort to get the word out to all youth that there are places they can turn to for help at any time like the national suicide prevention lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK. By relentlessly promoting suicide prevention in all places youth can be found -- schools, workplaces, places of worship and home -- we can all help save thousands of lives each year.” Funding will be provided to two groups of grantees. For 34 grantees, SAMHSA will provide up to $15.9 million in funds annually for up to three years, with each grantee receiving up to $480,000 each year. For an additional four grantees, SAMHSA will provide up to $5.8 million through the Affordable Care Act Prevention Funds for up to three years. Each grantee is projected to receive up to approximately $1.4 million. The actual award amounts may vary, depending on the availability of funds and the performance of the grantees. The following is a list of the grantees and the funding they are projected to be awarded each year from SAMHSA’s Direct Appropriation funds:
The following is a list of the grantees and the funding they are projected to be awarded from the Affordable Care Act Prevention Funds.
SAMHSA is a public health agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. Its mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities. |
Last updated: 9/1/2011 12:22 PM
