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Howard University Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Program (HU-MHASP)

Award Number: H79SM084520
ORGANIZATION: CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
OPDIV: SAMHSA
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: HEALTH SERVICES
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2021
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2026

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Howard University Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Program (HU-MHASP) - The Howard University Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention (HU-MHASP) Program will provide training on mental health awareness and suicide prevention to Howard University students and two national organizations, National Association of Black Social Workers and Blackdoctor.org that focus on Blacks/African Americans. HU is an historically Black university with a majority African American/Black student population. The HU-MHASP program will provide evidenced-based Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Question, Persuade & Refer (QPR) gatekeeper suicide prevention training for MSW students and Resident Assistant in campus-based housing. The program will also provide annual webinars focused on mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and trauma-informed practice for African Americans. The project will serve over 11,000 students and members and NABSW and Black.org members over 5-years and annually serve 2,000+. The goals and 9 measurable program objectives are to: 1. Increase the capacity of Resident Assistants (HU) to recognize and respond to mental health challenges (including suicidal behavior) among Howard University Students in campus housing. Objectives: 1a- By the end of years 1-5, 100% of the RAs will be trained in QPR 1b- By end of years 1-5, 100% of RAs will be trained in MHFA 1c- By end of years 1-5, 50% of freshmen annually will complete online QPR training 2. Increase the capacity of Howard Master of Social Work (MSW) students to recognize mental health risks and conduct suicide risk assessments and among the clients they serve in their practicum placements. Objectives 2a- By the end of years 1-5, 100% of 1st year MSW students will be trained in QPR 2b- By end of years 1-5, 100% of 1st year MSW students will receive MHFA training. 2c- By the end of years 1-5, 100% of the first year MSW Students will complete virtual training on suicide risk assessment using standardized patient. 3. Increase the specific knowledge of suicide risks and culturally specific intervention among African Americans across the life span for targeted groups including Howard University Students and two national organizations serving African Americans. Objectives: 3a- Annually 250 members of Blackdoctor.org will receive virtual training on Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention for African Americans 3b- Annually 250 members on the National Association of Black Social Workers will receive virtual training on Mental Health Awareness and Suicide prevention 3c- Annually, 1,000 Howard University students will receive webinar training on mental health awareness and suicide prevention


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: 2025 ( Subtotal = $125,000 )
2025	2025	HOWARD UNIVERSITY	2400 6TH ST NW	WASHINGTON	DC	20059	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	000	5	9/16/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$125,000
														Subtotal = $125,000

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $125,000 )
2024	2024	HOWARD UNIVERSITY	2400 6TH ST NW	WASHINGTON	DC	20059	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	000	4	5/22/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$125,000
														Subtotal = $125,000

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $125,000 )
2023	2023	HOWARD UNIVERSITY	2400 6TH ST NW	WASHINGTON	DC	20059	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	000	3	6/8/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$125,000
														Subtotal = $125,000

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $125,000 )
2022	2022	HOWARD UNIVERSITY	2400 6TH ST NW	WASHINGTON	DC	20059	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	000	2	6/7/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$125,000
														Subtotal = $125,000

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $125,000 )
2021	2021	HOWARD UNIVERSITY (INC)	2400 6TH ST NW	WASHINGTON	DC	20059	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	000	1	9/7/2021	NEW	$125,000
														Subtotal = $125,000

Grand Total All Awards = $625,000

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Howard University Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Program (HU-MHASP)

Award Number: H79SM084520

ORGANIZATION: CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

OPDIV: SAMHSA

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: HEALTH SERVICES

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2021

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2026

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