This $400,000 Project Grant award 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 supports the NESS Rural Emergency Medical Services (REMS) Training Program implemented by Ness Healthcare NFP, a non-profit hospital and behavioral healthcare provider in Louisiana.
Through this funding, Ness Healthcare NFP is providing education and training to EMS, fire, and other first responders serving rural parishes in Louisiana Public Health Region 9. The training covers topics such as mental health, addiction, crisis resources and referrals, de-escalation, suicide risk assessment, and Narcan administration. The goal is to enhance the competencies and effectiveness of EMS and first responders, increase the number of individuals qualified for mobile crisis teams, and improve connections between first responders and appropriate treatment resources. The award period runs from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2026.
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