The GLS Campus Suicide Prevention Grant Program supports programs that increase access to mental health services on college campuses to reduce suicide and stigma. Funds should primarily be used for capacity building.
SAMHSA expects to award 23 grants of up to $102,000 per year for up to 3 years. There is a required 1:1 match of nonfederal funds, unless the applicant can demonstrate extraordinary need. Applications are due by May 6, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.
Eligibility
This grant is open to public and private institutions of higher education in the United States.
Required Activities
All projects must:
- Build a network of members of the applicant institution, trained behavioral health care providers, and local behavioral health crisis response services
- Create a plan to get input from stakeholders
- Provide voluntary screenings for mental health and substance use disorders and referrals to treatment services as needed
- Provide evidence based training to students, faculty, and staff to identify and respond to mental health crises
- Operate a hotline and/or promote available 24/7 crisis services
- Conduct outreach to educate students on resources and services for mental health and substance use disorders
- Disseminate educational materials to students, families, faculty, and staff about suicide, mental health issues, substance use disorders, and prevention
- Conduct educational seminars that teach life skills, resilience, and promote social connectedness
- Develop strategies to limit student access to lethal means
- Assess the mental health and substance misuse needs of the student population
Allowable Activities
In addition to the required activities, grant funds may be used to:
- Create a plan to provide mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services
- Create polices to support students who need to take a medical leave of absence due to mental health or substance use disorders
- Provide support to campus groups educating students about mental health and reducing stigma
- Conduct research on outreach, prevention, and the provision of clinical services
- Create new, evidence based practices, including culturally specific and trauma informed practices
Evaluation
All applications will be scored based on:
- Population of Focus and Statement of Need (25 points)
- Proposed Implementation Approach (40 points)
- Staff and Organizational Experience (15 points )
- Data Collection and Performance Measurement (20 points)
