Discussion List for campus-based and allied personnel working to end gender-based violence on campus.

["Linda Langford" <>]

Dear List members,
 
This is off-topic, but we're trying to help SAMHSA get the word out about the 
availability of these suicide prevention grants for campuses and thought you 
might be able to pass this notice along to interested colleagues.
 
Thank you,
Linda Langford
 
Linda Langford, Sc.D.
Associate Center Director, Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug 
Abuse and Violence Prevention
Center for College Health and Safety (CCHS), Education Development Center, 
Inc.
55 Chapel Street, Newton, MA  02458-1060
voice (800) 676-1730 x2719 OR (617) 618-2719 (direct line)
fax (617) 928-1537
www.HigherEdCenter.org
www.edc.org/SNAPPY

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                        CONTACT: Jeanette Hite
240-276-2130
March 30, 2006    
www.SAMHSA.gov <http://www.samhsa.gov/>


$2.3 Million Available for Campus Suicide Prevention Grant

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
announces the availability of funds for Campus Suicide Prevention Grants
that provide funding to institutions of higher education to enhance services
for students with mental and behavioral health problems, such as depression,
substance abuse, and suicide attempts.

It is expected that up to $2.3 million will be available to fund
approximately 31 awards in Fiscal Year 2006.  Annual awards are expected to
be $75,000 in total costs plus an equivalent match from the applicant
organization.

WHO CAN APPLY: Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education.
Applicants from both public and private institutions may apply, including
state universities, private four-year colleges and universities (including
those with religious affiliations), institutions serving minorities, and
community colleges.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications for No. SM-06-004 are available by calling
SAMHSA¹s clearinghouse at 1-800-729-6686, or by downloading from
www.Grants.gov <http://www.grants.gov/>  or www.samhsa.gov
<http://www.samhsa.gov/> .  Applicants are encouraged to apply on line using
www.Grants.gov.
<file://localhost/C/Documents%20and%20Settings/ezeller.DICKG/Local%20Setting
s/Temp/www.Grants.gov>

APPLICATION DUE DATE:  Must be received by May 16, 2006

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Applicants with questions on program issues should
contact Gail Ritchie at 240-276-\1867 or e-mail 
.
For questions on grants management issues, contact Kimberly Pendleton at 240
276-1421 or e-mail 
.

SAMHSA, a public health agency within the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, is the lead federal agency for improving the quality and
availability of substance abuse prevention, addiction treatment and mental
health services in the United States.