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NSHC Rural Implementation of Early Identification and Prevention Activities for Youth

Award Number: H79SM081576
ORGANIZATION: CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
OPDIV: SAMHSA
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: HEALTH SERVICES
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2018
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2023

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NSHC Rural Implementation of Early Identification and Prevention Activities for Youth - Norton Sound Health Corporation’s Behavioral Health Services’ “Rural Implementation of Early Identification and Prevention Activities for Youth” proposes to reduce suicidal behavior and substance misuse by screening for and promoting behavioral health among regional Alaska Native youth ages 12-24 years. Through a combination of early intervention and prevention activities, youth and adults will access skills contributing to individual and community wellness. The Norton Sound Region, home to 9,400 people and comprised of 15 largely Alaska Native villages and the City of Nome, has high rates of suicide and substance misuse prevalent among youth and adults, and historical trauma has a significant impact on overall wellness. This project seeks to collaborate with stakeholders to conduct Community Assessments culminating in an Action Plan designed to address service gaps in the region. And Advisory Group and staff members will utilize information gained to develop protocols with youth-serving agencies for collaborative approaches to prevention, intervention, and postvention. A Project Director will oversee the activities with a Prevention Specialist and an Evaluator. Project staff members propose to implement Question Persuade and Refer (QPR) trainings for the Nome Public School and Bering Strait School Districts. Both staff members and students will receive the training with emphasis on developing peer leaders through the model. Project staff members will further offer the program to regional communities as the project progresses. The Adolescent Matrix Model is planned for substance use treatment of those 12-24 years. Project activities include the revision and deployment of a Depression Screener for early identification and intervention of behavioral concerns among the target population. By project’s end, the Screener will be implemented in all regional primary care and clinic settings. Project staff will collaborate with stakeholders to develop culturally-attuned crisis response and postvention plans for targeted communities. Project members will provide accessibility outreach in the communities and offer youth activities outside of the office setting. Activities will focus on strengthening the family core by reinforcing communication and engagement supports. At the conclusion of the project, it is expected that youth suicide attempts and completions in addition to chronic substance use will decrease as a result of community training and education, family engagement, and protocol development. NSHC expects to serve 150 youth annually or 750 over the life of the grant.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = -$289,305 )
2024	2022	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP	1000 E GREG KRUSCHEK AVE	NOME	AK	99762	NOME	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	001	5	3/11/2024	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	-$250,000
2024	2021	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP	1000 E GREG KRUSCHEK AVE	NOME	AK	99762	NOME	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	000	4	3/11/2024	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	-$39,305
														Subtotal = -$289,305

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2023	2022	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP	1000 E GREG KRUSCHEK AVE	NOME	AK	99762	NOME	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	002	5	4/13/2023	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$0
2023	2022	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP	1000 E GREG KRUSCHEK AVE	NOME	AK	99762	NOME	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	001	5	2/10/2023	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$0
2023	2021	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP	1000 E GREG KRUSCHEK AVE	NOME	AK	99762	NOME	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	000	4	10/26/2022	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $250,000 )
2022	2022	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP	1000 E GREG KRUSCHEK AVE	NOME	AK	99762	NOME	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	003	5	8/24/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$250,000
2022	2021	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORPORATION	1000 GREG KRUSCHEK AVE	NOME	AK	99762	NOME	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	002	4	5/5/2022	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$0
2022	2021	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORPORATION	1000 GREG KRUSCHEK AVE	NOME	AK	99762	NOME	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	001	4	10/22/2021	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2022	2020	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORPORATION	1000 GREG KRUSCHEK AVE	NOME	AK	99762	NOME	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	000	3	10/5/2021	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $250,000

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $250,000 )
2021	2021	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORPORATION	1000 GREG KRUSCHEK AVE	NOME	AK	99762	NOME	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	002	4	7/29/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$250,000
2021	2020	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORPORATION	1000 GREG KRUSCHEK AVE	NOME	AK	99762	NOME	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	001	3	3/2/2021	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$0
2021	2018	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORPORATION	1000 GREG KRUSCHEK AVE	NOME	AK	99762	NOME	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	000	1	11/25/2020	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $250,000

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $250,000 )
2020	2020	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORPORATION	1000 GREG KRUSCHEK AVE	NOME	AK	99762	NOME	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	002	3	7/23/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$250,000
2020	2019	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORPORATION	1000 GREG KRUSCHEK AVE	NOME	AK	99762	NOME	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	000	2	10/11/2019	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2020	2019	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORPORATION	1000 GREG KRUSCHEK AVE	NOME	AK	99762	NOME	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	001	2	4/2/2020	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$0
														Subtotal = $250,000

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $250,000 )
2019	2019	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORPORATION	1000 GREG KRUSCHEK AVE	NOME	AK	99762	NOME	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	000	2	7/29/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$250,000
2019	2018	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORPORATION	1000 GREG KRUSCHEK AVE	NOME	AK	99762	NOME	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	001	1	8/26/2019	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $250,000

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $250,000 )
2018	2018	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORPORATION	1000 GREG KRUSCHEK AVE	NOME	AK	99762	NOME	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	000	1	9/12/2018	NEW	$250,000
														Subtotal = $250,000

Grand Total All Awards = $960,695

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NSHC Rural Implementation of Early Identification and Prevention Activities for Youth

Award Number: H79SM081576

ORGANIZATION: CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

OPDIV: SAMHSA

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: HEALTH SERVICES

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2018

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2023

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