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www.samhsa.gov  •  1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) June 20, 2013 News  |   Upcoming Events  |   Resources News Up to $24.7 Million Available for the National Resource Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention Cooperative Agreement This program will serve as a national resource and training center to prevent mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders to increase the effectiveness of youth violence prevention and promote the healthy development of children and youth. Up to $46.5 Million Available for Minority AIDS Initiative Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions Partnerships With Community-Based Organizations The purpose of this program is to prevent and reduce substance abuse and transmission of HIV/AIDS among African American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian/Alaska Native young adults on campus. Urban Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities Are More Likely To Offer Onsite Infectious Disease Screening A new SAMHSA report based on a survey of all 13,720 known substance abuse treatment facilities across the Nation shows that facilities in the most urban settings were nearly twice as likely to offer onsite screening services as substance treatment facilities located in the most rural settings (51 percent vs. 27 percent). Challenge.gov: Develop a Suicide Prevention App Proposed activities can include live chatting via the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website, safety planning, SMS functionality, scheduling and appointment reminders, and mapping/transportation functionality showing locations of health care resources. Disaster Distress Helpline Provides Immediate Counseling The SAMHSA-sponsored Helpline, 800-985-5990, offers counseling to those affected by recent severe storms in several states, the tragedy in Santa Monica, or any natural or human-caused disaster. Upcoming Events 24 JUN Webinar: Treatment Innovations: Perspectives From Addiction Providers Integrating Primary Care This interactive webinar will explore the practical knowledge and experiences of three addiction treatment providers already integrating primary care services. 26 JUN Webinar: The Role of Public Health in Preventing Underage Drinking and Excessive Drinking by Adults National experts will provide recent scientific findings on underage and binge drinking in the United States, new research findings on the relationship between state alcohol policies and underage drinking, and more. 27 JUN Webinar: Medicaid Health Home Implementation in Missouri: A Year Later Dr. Joe Parks, medical director for Missouri's Department of Mental Health and a Missouri Health Home provider, will share outcomes achieved in Missouri's first year of implementation. 27 JUN Everyone Plays a Role in Suicide Prevention: Turning Strategy Into Action Participate in person or via webcast to learn more about the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, available tools, resources, and the ultimate goal of eliminating suicide. Location: Chicago, Illinois. 11 JUL or 7 AUG Webinar: The Health Care Law—Health Insurance Marketplace 101 Register for the July 11 or August 7 webinars that will discuss the main provisions in the Affordable Care Act and how to access care in your community. Topics include the Health Insurance Marketplace, how to enroll in health insurance, and how to receive updates on implementation of the law. Resources SAMHSA News: Preventing School Violence: A Sustainable Approach Recovery Month Toolkit Building Public Awareness and Community Support: Strategies for Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery in Behavioral Health—Recovery Month Webcast, June 5, 2013           About SAMHSA Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration 1 Choke Cherry Road  |  Rockville, MD 20857  |  1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727)  |  http://www.samhsa.gov SAMHSA is a public health agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.