Suicide assessment, follow-up, engagement, and recovery (SAFER) - ibis healthcare will implement SAFER (suicide assessment, follow-up, engagement, and recovery), a phased, organization-wide zero…

The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded Ibis Healthcare, Inc. (doing business as Gracepoint) $399,987 on September 30, 2026, under the Center for Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance program (CFDA 93.532).

Ibis Healthcare will implement SAFER (Suicide Assessment, Follow-Up, Engagement, and Recovery), a phased, organization-wide zero suicide initiative strengthening suicide prevention for adults at risk in Hillsborough County, Florida. The project builds system capacity by improving workforce training, standardized suicide screening and assessment, collaborative safety planning, lethal means counseling, care transitions, and continuous quality improvement. SAFER targets adults with serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, and other suicide risk factors, with emphasis on rapid follow-up and coordinated care during high-risk transitions. Expected outcomes include expanded screening, improved risk assessment and safety planning, stronger continuity of care, enhanced workforce readiness, and sustainable implementation of SAFER suicide care across the organization.

Work is performed in Tampa, Florida from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2031. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Suicide assessment, follow-up, engagement, and recovery (SAFER) - ibis healthcare will implement SAFER (suicide assessment, follow-up, engagement, and recovery), a phased, organization-wide zero suicide initiative to strengthen suicide prevention for adults at risk in hillsborough county, florida. The project will build system capacity by improving workforce training, standardized suicide screening and assessment, collaborative safety planning, lethal means counseling, care transitions, and continuous quality improvement. Targeting adults with serious mental illness, CO-occurring substance use disorders, and other suicide risk factors, SAFER will strengthen rapid follow-up and coordinated care during high-risk transitions. Expected outcomes include expanded screening, improved risk assessment and safety planning, stronger continuity of care, enhanced workforce readiness, and sustainable implementation of SAFER suicide care across the organization.