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CA-LINC: A Culturally Adapted Care Coordination Suicide Detection and Intervention Model for Black Youth

Award Number: R34MH129782
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/16/2022
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2027

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CA-LINC: A Culturally Adapted Care Coordination Suicide Detection and Intervention Model for Black Youth - ABSTRACT Suicide is a leading cause of death for Black youth with rates of suicide ideation and behaviors (SIB) increasing at alarming rates. Unfortunately, systemic, community, organizational, provider, family, and individual level problems/barriers increase Black youth SIB risk and also block access to needed resources/services. Current suicide prevention/intervention efforts are not sufficient to decrease SIB in Black youth and Black LGBTQ+SGL youth. Linking Individuals Needing Care (LINC) is a consumer- and theory-driven care coordination intervention designed to reduce SIB by improving service engagement and delivery standards. Culturally Adapted LINC (CA- LINC) is a proposed adaptation of LINC to meet the specific needs of diverse Black youth/families, by incorporating input from Black communities whose help-seeking behaviors are often facilitated through non- behavioral health supports such as Black faith-based organizations (FBO). In fact, CA-LINC will be implemented in mental health “hubs” located in Black FBOs to facilitate access to care. In the proposed mixed-methods feasibility study, the CA-LINC intervention will be created and then pilot-tested relative to improving risk detection, service referrals, treatment, continuity of care, and service engagement among 80 Black youth and Black LGBTQ+SGL ages 14-17 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Phase I of this study will use community-based participatory research strategies to adapt LINC to address the practical, systemic, linguistic, cultural, and developmental needs of diverse Black youth/families. We will identify/assess stakeholder perceptions/needs to enhance suicide risk detection, service referrals/linkages, and service engagement using qualitative interviews (Aim 1a). Focus groups will obtain provider perceptions/feedback on clinical workflow processes and implementation strategies (Aim 1b). We will adapt service delivery components and workflow/implementation strategies using an iterative process (Aim 1c). In Phase II, a two-arm parallel-comparison single-blinded pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) will explore the “fit” (i.e., feasibility) of CA-LINC in Black communities, and inform a scalable RCT for a future R01 study (Aim 2). We will assess stakeholder perceptions on acceptability/appropriateness of CA-LINC (Aim 2a). We will assess provider and community stakeholder perceptions on the practicality and integration of implementing and sustaining CA-LINC using existing community resources/infrastructure (Aim 2b). We will evaluate the feasibility of study procedures for screening, recruitment, and randomization (Aim 2c) and evaluate treatment adherence, fidelity, and study retention (Aim 2d). We will examine effect size estimates for SIB among Black youth randomly assigned (CA-LINC vs. Treatment as Usual, TAU, no follow-up care) to mental health hubs (Aim 2e). Lastly, we will examine differences in potential change mechanisms (therapeutic alliance, service utilization, cultural humility, family relationships, engagement, and barriers to participation) between CA-LINC and TAU (Aim 2f). This study has the potential for improving service delivery standards, reducing suicide risk among Black youth, and supporting NIMH’s goal to reduce suicide rates.


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: 2026 ( Subtotal = -$97,269 )
2026	2024	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE	9201 UNIVERSITY CITY BLVD	CHARLOTTE	NC	28223	MECKLENBURG	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	001	3	5/29/2026	OTHER REVISION	-$214,271
2026	2024	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	104 AIRPORT DR STE 2200	CHAPEL HILL	NC	27599	ORANGE	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	002	4	9/18/2026	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$261,151
2026	2023	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE	9201 UNIVERSITY CITY BLVD	CHARLOTTE	NC	28223	MECKLENBURG	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	000	2	5/29/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$144,149
														Subtotal = -$97,269

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2025	2024	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE	9201 UNIVERSITY CITY BLVD	CHARLOTTE	NC	28223	MECKLENBURG	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	001	3	7/9/2025	OTHER REVISION	$0
2025	2024	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE	9201 UNIVERSITY CITY BLVD	CHARLOTTE	NC	28223	MECKLENBURG	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	000	3	3/24/2025	TERMINATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $214,271 )
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE, THE	9201 UNIVERSITY CITY BLVD	CHARLOTTE	NC	28223	MECKLENBURG	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	001	3	5/22/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$214,271
2024	2023	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE, THE	9201 UNIVERSITY CITY BLVD	CHARLOTTE	NC	28223	MECKLENBURG	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	000	2	12/18/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $214,271

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $220,121 )
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE, THE	9201 UNIVERSITY CITY BLVD	CHARLOTTE	NC	28223	MECKLENBURG	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	000	2	7/5/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$220,121
														Subtotal = $220,121

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $247,459 )
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE, THE	9201 UNIVERSITY CITY BLVD	CHARLOTTE	NC	28223	MECKLENBURG	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	001	1	6/23/2022	NEW	$0
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE, THE	9201 UNIVERSITY CITY BLVD	CHARLOTTE	NC	28223	MECKLENBURG	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	000	1	6/15/2022	NEW	$247,459
														Subtotal = $247,459

Grand Total All Awards = $584,582

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CA-LINC: A Culturally Adapted Care Coordination Suicide Detection and Intervention Model for Black Youth

Award Number: R34MH129782

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/16/2022

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2027

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