Emergency Department Alternatives to Opioids

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is offering a federal grant to support Emergency Department Alternatives to Opioids, aimed at helping hospitals and emergency departments develop alternatives to pharmacological opioid interventions for pain and reduce opioid-related harm. The work focuses on establishing and implementing practices that promote safer pain treatment and lower the risk of future opioid misuse and possible overdose. Eligibility is statutorily limited to hospitals and emergency departments, and the program is discretionary with a health funding focus under CFDA 93.788. The opportunity estimates total program funding at $6,000,000 for about 12 awards and lists Belinda Greenfield as the grantor contact at belinda.greenfield@samhsa.hhs.gov or 240-276-2545.