988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Crisis Center Follow-Up Programs
Administered by Maria Aspiazu Digital Media Branch Chief, this health grant invites applications from eligible applicants, with applications due Jul 17, 2026. It provides awards up to $250K.
Go to the Grants.gov listingOpportunity description
The purpose of the program is to expand efforts among Lifeline crisis centers to support individuals post-contact to provide continued support and linkages to decrease suicide, deaths by overdose and future crisis events by: (1) ensuring the systematic follow-up of suicidal persons who contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; (2) providing enhanced coordination of crisis stabilization, crisis respite, mobile crisis outreach (MCO) response services and other services on the crisis continuum of care; (3) reducing unnecessary police, fire and emergency medical services engagement to allow first responders to focus on public safety; and (4) improving connections to ongoing support and recovery for high-risk populations.
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligibility is limited to crisis centers that are part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Network and provide 24/7 services.
Funding
Agency contact
Maria Aspiazu Digital Media Branch Chief
Office of Financial Resources Division of Grants Management 240-276-1940
NOFOBudget.CMHS@samhsa.hhs.govApplying for this grant
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