Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is funding a discretionary grant program to implement the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment public health model for children, adolescents, and adults. The program supports SBIRT activities in primary care and community health settings, as well as schools, with emphasis on screening for underage drinking, opioid use, and other substance use. Eligible applicants include states, political subdivisions of states, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, health facilities, certain Indian Health Service-related programs, and domestic public and private nonprofit entities, including faith-based organizations, and there is no matching requirement. The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.490, an estimated total program funding level of $7.96 million, and an expected eight awards; the grant contact is SBIRT@samhsa.hhs.gov or 240-276-0362.