The North Country Health Consortium, acting as the North Country Public Health Network provider agency for northern New Hampshire, has been awarded a $375,000 Project Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance (CFDA 93.243) program. The grant, titled "North Country Community of Prevention Practices, Education, and Stigma Reduction (NC COPES)," aims to establish a community engagement model to deliver data-driven, evidence-based substance use prevention and mental wellness promotion programs and practices to rural, underserved communities in Coos and Northern Grafton Counties. The project targets 2,527 youth aged 15-19 and also addresses the needs of at-risk and marginalized youth and young adults within the LGBTQ+ communities of the North Country. The key objectives are to enhance the capacity of regional prevention providers, decrease substance use rates among rural youth through mental health promotion and community support, and decrease substance use rates among LGBTQ+ youth by implementing evidence-based peer supports and trauma-informed practices. The project period runs from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2029.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $375.0k | 8/22/24 |