Reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
The grant aims to enhance the skills and capabilities of EMS personnel in rural areas, with an emphasis on the treatment and management of substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring disorders (COD) that combine substance use and mental health issues. It seeks to equip EMS workers with training in trauma-informed, recovery-based care to better serve individuals encountering such emergencies. Furthermore, the program mandates maintaining necessary licenses and certifications for serving in EMS roles. This opportunity is structured to remain accessible for three consecutive fiscal years, with specific application deadlines set for each year.