Connections to Care

$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.

Procurements Opioid Settlement Fund

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Request for Applications SETT-23008

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

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.