Project Grant H79TI084552

Award Date 9/30/21
Completion Date 10/19/21
Dollars Obligated $829K
Federal Grant Program
93.243
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New Hampshire, USA

The New Hampshire Department of Safety was awarded $828,738 under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance grant program by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to continue and expand the NH Project FIRST initiative. NH Project FIRST seeks to increase the number of first responders and members of key community sectors trained to respond to licit and illicit drug emergencies, establish a statewide first responder-facilitated referral process to treatment and recovery services, and increase the number of first responders and community members equipped with naloxone kits and resources. Key services include education on licit and illicit drugs, CPR, naloxone administration, mental health awareness, cultural competence, and recovery support. The project will also distribute naloxone kits and substance use disorder resources to at-risk individuals and their support networks. The award period is from September 30, 2021 through October 19, 2021.

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