This $599,998 Project Grant, awarded by 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 Montclair Diagnosis to Recovery (MSU-D2R) initiative at Montclair State University (MSU), a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
The key products and services to be delivered through this 3-year grant include:
- Infusing substance use disorder (SUD) education, training, and certification into all graduate nursing programs at MSU
- Providing online access to Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification and an 8-module, asynchronous D2R SUD certification course, available to MSU students, faculty, and staff from affiliated medical centers
- Hosting an annual 1-day SUD conference for MSU students, community leaders, hospital administrators, and healthcare professionals, available both in-person and online
This initiative aims to increase the capacity of nursing faculty, staff, students, and professionals to identify, refer, and treat patients with SUD, especially in high-need areas. The grant will train a minimum of 150 individuals per year, educating 500 people over the 3-year project period.
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