Biden Administration to Provide Nearly $2.5 Billion in Mental Illness and Addiction Crisis Aid

The Biden administration has provided almost $2.5 billion to states and territories to aid in combatting the nation’s mental illness and addiction crisis, which has worsened during the current pandemic. The money will be divided into two grant blocks that will be distributed through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant will be directed $1.65 billion and the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant will be supplemented with $825 million. This funding will allow maximum efficiency of existing treatment and prevention efforts and help local communities address unique needs.

Indiana Substance Use and Mental Health Survey

The Indiana Department of Health’s Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention is working with Indiana Workforce Recovery, a program of the Wellness Council of Indiana and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, to get the word out about the Indiana Substance Use & Mental Health Survey.We invite you to participate in this survey that will evaluate business perceptions, attitudes, knowledge and practices as they relate to preventing and addressing substance abuse and mental health issues in Indiana workplaces. It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Take Survey

Background:

In 2019, Indiana Workforce Recovery, collected data to assess business perceptions, attitudes, knowledge and practices related to preventing and addressing workplace and workforce substance misuse. They are once again collecting information to help us continue to effectively combat drug misuse in the workplace. This time, they are also gathering data that will allow us to support employers across the state in confronting mental health concerns among the workforce. Survey data will be supplemented with secondary data and used to compile a community report that will guide the effort to develop a strong, healthy and drug-free workforce in Indiana. 

Here is a link you can use to share to the survey:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SurveyIndiana

The Therapeutic Benefits of Humor in Substance Use Disorder Counseling

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is accepting applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants. The program has two goals: 1) Establish and strengthen collaboration among communities, public and private non-profit agencies, as well as federal, state, local, and tribal governments to support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth (individuals 18 years of age and younger); 2) Reduce substance abuse among youth and over time reduce substance abuse among adults by addressing the factors in a community that increase the risk of substance abuse and promoting the factors that minimize the risk of substance abuse. The application is due by 11:59 p.m. EDT May 10.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Relieving the Burden of Law Enforcement in the Opioid Epidemic

12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m., Tuesday, April 6

This seminar will discuss the evolution of the deflection, pre-arrest diversion, and co-responder programs utilized by law enforcement organizations. Presenters will talk about how the opioid epidemic has forced law enforcement individuals to look for new ways to help those struggling with opioid use disorders in their community. The challenges posed by the limited treatment capacity, a resistant police culture, and race and equity related disparities.

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OD2A Academic Detailing Roundtable Series: Introductory Series

1 p.m. – 2 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, April 13

The National Resource Center for Academic Detailing (NaRCD) is hosting an introductory academic detailing roundtable session. During this session OD2A academic detailers will engage with one another to discuss technical assistance needs related to academic detailing implementation. Registered will not be monitored on day of event therefore early registration in strongly encouraged.

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Indiana Opioid Echo - Virtual ECHO Clinic for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder and Stimulant Use Disorder

Noon – 1 p.m., Wednesdays (Series), January – May 2021

This free TeleECHO clinic aims to teach participants on how to identify and manage patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and stimulant use disorder (SUD). The goal is to have a team of experts present on information related to medication-assisted treatment and continuity of care increase clinical competence in treating OUD and SUD. It is designed as a drop-in model, so attendance every week is not necessary. Additionally, this is an opportunity to gather CME credits, each session counts for one credit.

Upcoming sessions:

Apr.14 - Legal Issues Related to OUD

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Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy – Project ECHO

Noon - 1:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, March - July 2021

The TeleECHO Clinic has partnered with MOMII (Maternal Opioid Misuse Indiana Initiative) program to promote clinical competence in treating for this complex disease in primary care offices, specifically highlighting evidenced based practices related to Medicated Assisted Treatment and continuity of care. 

Upcoming Webinars:

April 15 – Pain Management

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