National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention

Seven days and counting! The National Conference "Strengthening Our Future" is just around the corner and the National Center staff looks forward to working with you and having a great conference. For those of you haven't had a chance to review the conference agenda, it can be accessed at http://www.promoteprevent.org/documents/nattional_conf_schedule.pdf . We look forward to seeing you in Kansas City! Safe journey to all.

Sustainability Strategies
TCE Prevention/Early Intervention
2001 grantees (cohort 1)

SAMHSA Webcast: Understanding the Grant Application Process
SAMHSA has produced a short webcast to provide an overview of the grants application process and direct interested parties to the latest information on its discretionary grants. This program is an important resource for anyone interested in gaining familiarity with the latest application procedures and critical requirements to ensure that their application qualifies for review. The webcast and related resources are available at http://grantstraining.samhsa.gov/ .

Research Findings on Youth Gangs in Indian Country
" Youth Gangs in Indian Country", appearing in The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Juvenile Justice Bulletin: Youth Gangs Series, describes the nature and makeup of youth gangs, presents data regarding the presence and consequences of youth gang activity in Indian country, and provides an overview of programmatic responses to the problem. The bulletin compares data from the Center's 2000 Survey of Youth Gangs in Indian Country with data from a national sample of survey respondents and from a field study of gangs in the Navajo Nation. In light of these research findings, the authors propose proven prevention, intervention, and suppression strategies to address the problem of youth gangs in Indian country. "Youth Gangs in Indian Country" is available online at http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=11551 . A limited number of printed copies are available from the Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse (JJC). Copies can be ordered online at puborder.ncjrs.org or by calling JJC at (800) 638-8736. Please use document # NCJ 202714 when ordering.

Video Resource: Building Effective Anti-Drug Coalitions
A new video highlighting key elements needed to build effective coalitions is available from the California Attorney General's Crime and Violence Prevention Center. The video and accompanying booklet identify vision, leadership, inclusiveness, relationships, funding and community support as vital components of a coalition's lasting effectiveness and sustainability. This package is free-of-charge to California organizations. Organizations outside of the California area may obtain the video for a small cost or a DVD for free. To order the video, send your request, on your organization's letterhead, via fax to Steve Hedrick, Assistant Director, at (916) 327-2384.
For more resources from the Crime and Violence Prevention Center, visit http://safestate.org .

A Planning Model for Building Capacity and Sustainability
In "Building Capacity and Sustainable Prevention Innovations", Knowlton Johnson, et al. present a planning model for sustaining program infrastructure and interventions within organizational, community, and state systems. The model utilizes a five step process and addresses factors known to inhibit sustainability efforts. The investigators developed this model through a systematic review of the literature and the application of concepts derived from a series of 'think tanks' made up of key substance abuse prevention professionals. A sustainability action strategy and tools to assist in implementation are also presented. You may access this article, published in the May 2004 issue of Evaluation and Program Planning, at http://casat.unr.edu/westcapt/upcoming_events/audio-conf-Published-Version.pdf .

For a complete listing of events, please visit http://www.promoteprevent.org/events/national_events.htm

May
May 6-8, 2004: Portland, Oregon
11th Annual "Building on Family Strengths: Research and Services in Support of Children and their Families" Conference
The goal of this annual conference is to showcase culturally- competent, family-centered research and innovative programs and practices. The conference features workshop and panel presentations related to improving services for families and their children who are affected by emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders.
http://www.rtc.pdx.edu/pgConference.shtml

June
June 23-27, 2004: San Francisco, CA
Training Institutes 2004: Developing Local Systems of Care for Children and Adolescents with Emotional Disturbances and their Families
National Technical Assistance Center for Child and Human Development (sponsor)
The 2004 Training Institutes will include a special emphasis on early intervention, with a dual focus on providing mental health services to young children and their families and on identifying mental health problems at an earlier stage and providing appropriate interventions.
http://www.georgetown.edu/research/gucdc/pctrain.html

June 24-27, 2004: Boulder, Colorado
National Association for Rural Mental Health 2004 Annual Conference
This year's conference title is: "The Changing Faces of Rural Mental Health". The meeting will provide a unique venue where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can share ideas, exchange knowledge, and develop networks to promote behavioral healthcare services in rural settings.
http://www.narmh.org/pages/conframe.html

For a complete listing of funding opportunities, please visit http://www.promoteprevent.org/resources/funding_resources/default.asp

Recurring
Title: Knowledge Dissemination Grants
Funder: Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration
Description: The purpose of the Conference Grant program is to disseminate knowledge about practices within the mental health services and substance abuse prevention and treatment fields and to integrate that knowledge into real-world practice as effectively and efficiently as possible. SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), and Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) are accepting applications.
Award: Awards range from $25,000 to a maximum of $50,000 for a 12-month project period.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are domestic public and private nonprofit entities.
Deadline: Applications are due on the recurring dates of January 10 and September 10 each year.
For more information: http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2004/nofa/pa05001_conf.htm

Title: Expanding Access to Healthcare: The Catalyst Fund
Funder: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Description: The Catalyst Fund enables community-based organizations to improve their ability to serve their constituents by remaining viable. The funds are reserved for community-based organizations that serve the health care needs of low-income and uninsured residents.
Award: Up to $2500
Eligibility: Community-based organizations.
Deadline: Organizations are able to apply for a Catalyst Fund grant at any time during the year. Applications are reviewed once a month and organizations are notified within several weeks.
For more information: http://www.bcbsmafoundation.org/foundationroot/en_US/grants/focusArea.jsp

May
Title: COPS in Schools Grant Program
Funder: U.S. Department of Justice
Description: The COPS in Schools grant program will assist law enforcement agencies in hiring new, additional School Resource Officers (SROs) to engage in community policing in and around primary and secondary schools. This program provides an incentive for law enforcement agencies to build collaborative partnerships with the school community and to use community policing efforts to combat school violence.
Award: Up to $125,000 per officer position over the three-year grant period.
Eligibility: State, county, city, and tribal governments and independent school districts are eligible to apply.
Deadline: May 17, 2004
For more information: http://fedgrants.gov/Applicants/DOJ/HQ/COPS/USDOJCOPS-CIS-04/Grant.html

Title: Development of Comprehensive Drug/Alcohol and Mental Health Treatment Systems for Persons Who are Homeless (TI 04-001)
Funder: Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
Description: The purpose of Treatment for Homeless grants is to enable communities to expand and strengthen their treatment services for homeless individuals with substance abuse disorders, mental illness, or with co-occurring substance abuse disorders and mental illness.
Award: Up to $400,000/year for up to 5 years.
Eligibility: Eligibility is restricted to community-based public and private nonprofit entities, including county governments, city or township governments, Federally recognized Native American tribal governments, tribal organizations, community-based nonprofit organizations (including faith-based organizations), and community-based State entities
Deadline: May 28, 2004
For more information: http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/index.html