Project Grant H79TI087750

The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony was awarded a $386,902 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 purpose of this 5-year grant, with an award date of September 30, 2024, is to provide an intensive outpatient treatment program as an enhancement to the Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center's existing behavioral health services. The program will target American Indian/Alaskan Native populations in northern Nevada, using evidence-based treatment models adapted for this population, such as the Matrix Model, White Bison, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Enhancement Therapy. Key goals include reducing opioid use disorder, improving data collection to identify service gaps, and increasing harm reduction and recovery support. The grant will fund an existing project director at 25% effort and contract for addiction residential treatment services for uninsured opioid users, while wrap-around services will be provided by existing clinic staff.