Dear Provider,
Through Opioid Settlement Funds, OASAS is seeking applications for Connections to Care programs that will support the long-term substance use disorder (SUD) recovery and overall wellbeing of one or more of the following underserved, vulnerable target populations:
- Pregnant or postpartum persons
- Transitional youth, or individuals ages 18 through 25
- Aging adults, or individuals ages 55 and older
- Individuals diagnosed with or suspected to have a traumatic brain injury
- Individuals diagnosed with or suspected to have a developmental disability
- Individuals returning to the community from a carceral setting
- Individuals transitioning from stabilization and withdrawal services or inpatient rehabilitation services
Organizations that elect to serve multiple target populations must identify one as primary.
Funding available:
$2,200,000 per year is currently available for Connections to Care Programs for a maximum of 11 awards; each award may be up to $200,000 per year for an anticipated three-year period; an eligible applicant can apply for a maximum of one award.
Eligible applicants:
- Are voluntary agencies or local governmental units (LGU)
Meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Are OASAS-certified and/or funded by OASAS State Aid as of the Application due date;
- Are an OMH Integrated Outpatient Services (IOS) – core requirements mental health and addiction;
- Are a graduate of the OMH clinic initiative to support provision of MAT for Opioids and other addictions;
- Are a behavioral health Independent Practice Association (IPA) or;
- Are an entity applying as a lead agency for a SOR-funded regional network.
Application Deadline: 05/10/2023
Full RFA can be found at: Connections to Care | Office of Addiction Services and Supports (ny.gov)
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