Navigator Emergency Department Diversion Models for Non-Urgent Mental Health Concerns (R34 Clinical Trial Required)
ID: 357386Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357386

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-288.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at developing and testing navigator emergency department diversion models for non-urgent mental health concerns. This initiative seeks to explore effective patient navigation interventions that can triage mental health acuity and connect families with necessary mental health resources, addressing the significant issue of non-urgent mental health visits to emergency departments, particularly among youth. Eligible applicants include a diverse range of organizations such as educational institutions, nonprofits, and state governments, with funding available up to $225,000 per year for a maximum of three years. Interested parties should note that the application deadline is January 7, 2028, and can direct inquiries to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information link at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-288.html for further details.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for pilot projects exploring patient navigation models to divert non-urgent mental health concerns from Emergency Departments (EDs). Recognizing that up to 40% of youth ED visits are due to non-urgent mental health issues, the funding aims to implement evidence-based patient navigation interventions that can triage mental health acuity and connect families with adequate mental health resources. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, nonprofits, and state governments, with a budget limit of $225,000 per year over three years. The focus is on pilot testing established models with limited evidence, while larger-scale studies will be supported through a companion NOFO (R01). Key project goals include assessing emotional support, community resource connectivity, and identifying barriers to treatment. Research must be methodologically robust, employing designs like randomized trials. Ultimately, the initiative aligns with NIMH's mission to enhance mental health treatment and reduce disparities, providing a framework for scalable interventions that could significantly impact the mental health service landscape.
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