$2.2 million is available via RFA to establish Connections to Care programs. Maximum of 11 awards of up to $200,000 per year for an anticipated three-year period. Eligible applicants can apply for a maximum of one award.
OASAS will host an applicant conference for prospective bidders on April 14, 2023. Additional details below.
Overview
Through Opioid Settlement Funds, OASAS is seeking applications for the development of a comprehensive Connections to Care Program that will support the long-term substance use disorder (SUD) recovery and overall wellbeing of one or more of the following underserved, vulnerable target populations:
Pregnant or postpartum persons
Transitional youth, or individuals ages 18 through 25
Aging adults, or individuals ages 55 and older
Individuals diagnosed with or suspected to have a traumatic brain injury
Individuals diagnosed with or suspected to have a developmental disability
Individuals returning to the community from a carceral setting
Individuals transitioning from stabilization and withdrawal services or inpatient rehabilitation services
$2.2 million is available via RFA to establish Connections to Care programs. Maximum of 11 awards of up to $200,000 per year for an anticipated three-year period. Eligible applicants can apply for a maximum of one award.
Eligible Applicants:
Eligible applicants are providers that meet all of the following criteria:
Are voluntary agencies or local governmental units (LGU)
Meet at least one of the following criteria:
Are OASAS-certified and/or funded by OASAS State Aid as of the Application due date;
Are an OMH Integrated Outpatient Services (IOS) – core requirements mental health and addiction;
Are a graduate of the OMH clinic initiative to support provision of MAT for Opioids and other addictions;
Are a behavioral health Independent Practice Association (IPA) or;
Are an entity applying as a lead agency for a SOR-funded regional network.