Connections to Care

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.
     

Application Deadline

May 22, 2023
 

Applicant Conference