RFGA2024-023 Arizona Trauma Recovery Center - Pilots

The mission of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is to promote, protect and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. Per Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 36-4102, ADHS, Bureau of Chronic Disease and Health Promotions (BCDHP), shall establish pilot Trauma Recovery Centers (TRC), to address the needs of underserved populations and individuals who are survivors of crime and their families according to the model established by the National Alliance of Trauma Recovery Centers. Per ARS 36-4102 “a trauma recovery center must adhere to the guidelines for operating and implementing trauma recovery centers developed by a national alliance of trauma recovery centers. “The Trauma Recovery Center model is an evidence - based model demonstrated to successfully engage and serve survivors of violence, especially those from underserved communities. (Boccellari et al., 2007 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0163834307000096?via%3Dihub Research had demonstrated that survivors served by TRCs are able to return to work sooner, have improved family relationships and social/interpersonal functioning, reduce substance use, and have significant improvements in mental health that include recovery from substance use, and have significant improvements in mental health that include recovery from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and depression. In addition, TRCs build community partnerships and become an essential part of the safety net services for populations most at risk. TRCs are also a community resource that provides education and training in trauma-informed care to partners, such as medical providers, legal professionals, emergency shelter staff, and others. TRCs serve individuals who are victims of violence including: physical assault, community violence, sexual assault, gun violence, stabbings, domestic violence, human trafficking, criminal motor vehicle accidents, and family members of homicide victims. TRCs are dedicated to reaching and serving underserved and at-risk populations, including people of color, people who are unhoused, people who are disabled, and others who face barriers to engaging in and receiving care after violent trauma. TRCs are able to serve youth, adult populations and families per their area of expertise. State funding is provided via Arizona Legislative appropriations to provide grants to establish Trauma Recovery Center pilot sites. Financial Notes: FUNDING RESTRICTIONS Available funding will be awarded based on the needs of ADHS. Funds shall only be used for allowable program purposes and must follow the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM) guidance (see Attachment I – Budget Workbook); and include: 1.  Personnel Costs: List staff member/position who will be supported by these funds, position title, percentage of full-time    equivalency, and annual salary. 2.  Fringe Benefits/Employee Related Expenses: List the components that comprise the fringe benefit/employee related expense, examples may include health insurance, taxes, unemployment insurance, etc. 3.  Travel: List travel cost for local and long-distance travel, in-state/out-of-state as related to the implementation of the TRC. Outline the mileage rate, number of miles, reason for travel and number of staff. The budget should also include travel expenses (e.g., airfare, lodging, parking, per diem, etc.) for each staff person and trip to participate in meetings, trainings or workshops and locations, as related to the TRC implementation or a National Alliance Trauma Recovery Center training opportunity. The Subrecipient shall adhere to the State’s per diem rates and mileage rates. 4.  Equipment: List equipment cost and provide justification for the need of the equipment to carry out the program’s goals, services and include the specific positions needing the equipment. Laptops, tablets, desktop computers must be under the $5,000.00 threshold, include other reasonable costs for technology associated with implementing   5.  Supplies: List the items that the project will use to implement the proposed project. These may include paper, pens, pencils, folders, etc. 6.  Professional and Outside Services: List cost associated with professional consultants and outside services, such as a psychiatrist that may be required to implement the project. 7.  Other: List all other costs that do not fit into any of the categories in 4.2.1 through 4.2.6, and provide an explanation of each cost in this category (e.g., facility licensing cost, rent, utilities). 8.  Indirect Costs: Indirect costs are those costs incurred for common or joint objectives which cannot be specifically identified with a particular project or program but are necessary to the operations of the organization such as the cost of operating and maintaining facilities, and administrative salaries. Please provide a federal indirect cost rate agreement, if your organization or agency is using this agreement to request indirect costs. If your organization or agency does not have a federal indirect cost rate agreement, the organization or agency can request up to ten percent (10%) indirect costs on salary (4.2.1) and fringe benefits/ employee related expenses (4.2.2). Funds shall not be used for:          1.  Research and studies, or training (or other financial assistance) to any entity other than a public or non- profit private entity.           2.  Capital expenses; property losses and expenses, real estate purchases, the purchase, construction or permanent improvement (other than minor remodeling) of any building or other facility; or purchase of major medical equipment, mortgage payments, construction, and most capital improvements, vehicles, or furniture.           3.  Publicity or propaganda, lobbying activities, including the preparation, distribution, or use of any materials, kits, pamphlet, booklet, publication, electronic communication, radio, television, video presentation, social media platforms designed to support or defeat proposed or pending regulation, administrative action, order issued by the executive branch of any State or local government of the enactment of legislation before any legislative body.           4.  The salary or expenses of any grant or contract recipient, or agent acting for such recipient, related to any activity designed to influence the enactment of legislation, appropriations, regulation, administrative action, or executive order proposed or pending before any legislative body.           5.  Compensation for victims of crime.           6.  Crime prevention.           7.  Fundraising.           8.  Most medical care costs (e.g., medical treatment, medical services (exams), medication).           9.  Food.         10.  Tort or criminal defense services.         11.  Active investigation and prosecution of criminal activities, and witness activities.         12.  Payment for any item of service (other than an emergency item or service) furnished by or at the medical direction or prescription of an ineligible or non-certified individual or entity.