Implementing Zero Suicide in Health Systems

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is forecasting a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Implementing Zero Suicide in Health Systems" under opportunity number SM-25-007. This program aims to support health systems in implementing the Zero Suicide model, a comprehensive, multi-setting approach to suicide prevention for adults. The model is designed to improve the identification, treatment, and prevention of suicide in healthcare settings through systemic change, evidence-based interventions, and workforce development. This funding opportunity is intended to enhance suicide prevention efforts within various healthcare systems, including community-based primary care and behavioral health care settings, emergency departments, state mental health agencies, state health agencies with mental or behavioral health functions, public health agencies, U.S. territories, and Indian tribes or tribal organizations. By integrating the Zero Suicide framework, the program seeks to reduce suicide rates and improve mental health outcomes at the system level. The estimated total program funding for this opportunity is $5,300,000. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching funds from applicants. The expected number of awards to be distributed is seven, although the individual award ceiling is not explicitly stated in the forecast. The minimum award amount is $0, indicating that specific funding amounts per recipient may be determined upon finalization of the program details. While the estimated application due date, award date, and project start date have not been specified, the estimated post date for the opportunity is April 1, 2025. The forecasted date of this opportunity was August 7, 2024, and it was last updated on March 3, 2025. The grant is not identified as being on a rolling or recurring basis at this stage. Eligible applicants are restricted to specific healthcare and public health organizations as outlined in the statutory requirements. The program is open to community-based primary care or behavioral health care settings, emergency departments, state mental health agencies, state health agencies with mental or behavioral health functions, public health agencies, territories of the United States, and Indian tribes or tribal organizations as defined under 25 U.S.C. § 5304. For additional information or inquiries regarding the grant opportunity, applicants can contact Whitcomb Wakefield-Terpening at (240) 276-2911 or via email at whitcomb.wakefield-terpening@samhsa.hhs.gov. Further details on the grant and application process may be available on SAMHSA’s official website or through Grants.gov.