Research Foundation For Mental Hygiene, Inc.

Research Foundation For Mental Hygiene, Inc. is a corporate entity registered in SAM.gov as a tax-exempt, non-profit organization located in Albany, New York. The organization operates under the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Division and provides comprehensive substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery services primarily through federal grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). As a key partner in addressing substance use disorders, the organization works to enhance coordination of prevention, treatment, and recovery services across regional networks in New York State.

The Research Foundation For Mental Hygiene, Inc. has participated in federal contract sub-awards with organizations like the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors Inc., focusing on technical assistance and mental health initiatives. Its contract-related work appears to involve collaborative efforts across state agencies, including data management and technological upgrades. For instance, a sub-award with the Department of Motor Vehicles New York State involved upgrading an Impaired Driver Data Warehouse application to facilitate electronic data exchange between treatment and conviction databases.

Through federal grant awards, the organization has executed extensive substance abuse and mental health programs targeting vulnerable populations. Notable grant initiatives include the NYS OASAS SOR 4 initiative, a $168,406,482 project aimed at enhancing opioid and stimulant use disorder services across 13 regional networks. Other significant grant programs include the Partnership for Success 2022, which focuses on reducing behavioral health disparities among underserved communities, and the SBIRT Community Based Outreach project, which implements innovative screening and intervention models for high-risk populations. These grants predominantly come from SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention, involving comprehensive services such as medication-assisted treatment, peer support, recovery housing, and culturally responsive prevention strategies. The organization has also awarded numerous sub-grants to non-profit organizations, community groups, and government entities to implement localized substance abuse prevention and treatment programs.