Project Grant H79TI088072

Award Date 9/30/24
Completion Date 9/29/29
Dollars Obligated $700K
Federal Grant Program
93.243
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded Proceed Inc., a non-profit organization, a $700,000 Project Grant under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance (CFDA 93.243) program. The 5-year grant, commencing on September 30, 2024, will fund the "Healthy Connections/Connexiones Saludables (HC/CS)" program. HC/CS is a comprehensive, Spanish bilingual, culturally responsive health and wellness initiative aimed at addressing substance use disorders, HIV, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and behavioral health issues impacting racial and ethnic minority populations in Essex and Union Counties, New Jersey. Key program activities include targeted outreach, screening and testing, evidence-based prevention and treatment interventions, harm reduction education and supplies, and health navigation/case management services. Over the project period, it is anticipated that HC/CS will deliver approximately 1,500 service encounters to 450 unduplicated individuals in the target population.

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