Project thrive: technology-assisted health & resilience through intervention, building vitality & engagement - project thrive will implement a technology-assisted sbirt program throughout the…

The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded Amity Medical Group Inc. $995,000 on September 30, 2026, under the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Projects of Regional and National Significance program (CFDA 93.490).

Project THRIVE implements a technology-assisted Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) program throughout the Charlotte metropolitan area, serving a population exceeding 2.9 million including 400,000 youth ages 12–21. The program will screen 3,000 individuals in year one and 3,500 annually thereafter, providing brief intervention, brief treatment, and referrals to treatment for individuals with substance use disorders, co-occurring behavioral health conditions, and chronic medical conditions. Approximately 70 percent of participants will consist of youth with chronic or complex health conditions. Clinical strategies include universal SBIRT screening supported by a secure AI platform, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, medication-assisted treatment, integrated care, and recovery-oriented services. The program targets screening and serving 17,000 individuals over the five-year period of performance.

Performance of work occurs in Charlotte, North Carolina. The award extends through September 29, 2031.

Project thrive: technology-assisted health & resilience through intervention, building vitality & engagement - project thrive will implement a technology-assisted sbirt program throughout the charlotte metropolitan area, serving a population of more than 2.9 million, including 400,000 youth ages 12-21. The project will serve 3,000 individuals in year 1 and 17,000 over five years, with approximately 70% consisting of youth with chronic or complex health conditions. Participants include individuals with substance use disorders, CO-occurring behavioral health conditions, and chronic medical conditions. Strategies include universal sbirt screening supported by a secure AI platform, motivational interviewing, CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, mat, integrated care, and recovery-oriented services. The goals are to expand early screening and intervention, reduce the health consequences of substance use, and improve access to treatment. Objectives include screening 3,000 individuals in year 1 and 3,500 annually thereafter, providing brief intervention, brief treatment, and referrals to treatment while improving behavioral health outcomes and quality of life.