Rural mental health resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2009 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/mental_health/ The technical corrections to the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program NOFA are available on the HUD Web site at http://www.hudhre.info/index.cfm?do=viewWhatIsNew#wn82. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-26533.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:34:02 CST http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-26533.htm American Society for Suicide Prevention reports that on Saturday, November 21, 2009, simultaneous conferences for survivors of suicide loss will take place throughout the U.S. and internationally. http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=FEE7D778-CF08-CB44-DA1285B6BBCF366E Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:16:46 CST http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=FEE7D778-CF08-CB44-DA1285B6BBCF366E In the wake of several recent highly-publicized stories about violence among school-aged children, a new report shows that school districts participating in the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative substantially improved the safety of their students, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12490 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:28:47 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12490 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) are hosting a first-of-its-kind national summit to address the mental health care needs of Americas military personnel, families and Veterans, harnessing the programs, resources and expertise of both departments to deal with the aftermath of the battlefield. http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1805 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:14:09 CST http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1805 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for cooperative agreements to develop and expand systems of care for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families. http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/0910264537.aspx Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:10:43 CST http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/0910264537.aspx The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for fiscal year 2010 grants for the Statewide Family Network Program, whose purpose is to enhance State capacity and infrastructure and to be more oriented to the needs of children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances and their families. http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/0910204552.aspx Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:28:53 CST http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/0910204552.aspx Wall Street Journal article tells of a growing body of research that shows that mental-health services in preschools are benefiting entire classrooms of children by reducing behavior problems and supporting overburdened teachers. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204348804574400612690410766.html?mod=djemHL Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:50:26 CST http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204348804574400612690410766.html?mod=djemHL National Public Radio talks to Michael Rosmann, a clinical psychologist and farmer who is also the director of a non-profit agency that specializes in the mental health of agricultural workers, about how the recession isn't just taking a financial toll on farmers and agricultural workers, it's also affecting their mental health. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113712672 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:11:30 CST http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113712672 Discusses how collaborative efforts can help mitigate the significant challenges rural communities face when providing health and human services with fewer and different kinds of resources than their urban counterparts. -- American Public Human Services Association http://www.aphsa.org/Publications/Doc/PP/1009PART3.pdf Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:36:28 CST http://www.aphsa.org/Publications/Doc/PP/1009PART3.pdf Provides information on diseases and conditions, drugs, books, first aid, health tips and more. -- Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:29:45 CST http://www.mayoclinic.com/ Develops and evaluates strategies to promote the adoption of evidence-based mental health care to rural residents with depression and mental illness. http://wiche.edu/wicheCenter Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:18:59 CST http://wiche.edu/wicheCenter Transcript of the July 14, 2008 technical assistance call for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) about "TeenScreen," a program identifying depression and mental health screening for adolescents. -- Office of Rural Health Policy http://www.ruralhealth.hrsa.gov/RHC/2009-14-07Transcript.htm Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:53:22 CST http://www.ruralhealth.hrsa.gov/RHC/2009-14-07Transcript.htm A manual designed to assist substance abuse counselors working with adult clients who may be suicidal, and to help clinical supervisors and administrators support the work of substance abuse counselors. Includes references to rural. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://kap.samhsa.gov/products/manuals/tips/pdf/TIP50.pdf Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:16:00 CST http://kap.samhsa.gov/products/manuals/tips/pdf/TIP50.pdf Provides behavioral health services to uninsured, underinsured and other at-risk farm and ranch families and agricultural workers in seven states: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin -- AgriWellness, Inc. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/iowaconcern/seedsofhope.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:40:26 CST http://www.extension.iastate.edu/iowaconcern/seedsofhope.html Describes a study and medical trial that will work to provide telepsychology services for depressed, elderly veterans living in rural America. -- BioMed Central http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2681467/?tool=pubmed Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:26:33 CST http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2681467/?tool=pubmed Toolkit intended for tribal child welfare workers and care providers discussing: child and youth suicide risk factors; specific risk factors associated with children served in child welfare; warning signs for caseworkers and care providers to be alert to; suicide prevention and intervention strategies that can be applied in child welfare agencies; and mobilization of support networks around particular children. -- National Indian Child Care Association http://www.nicwa.org/YouthSuicidePreventionToolkit/YSPToolkit.pdf Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:45:49 CST http://www.nicwa.org/YouthSuicidePreventionToolkit/YSPToolkit.pdf Contains the information and tools needed to implement state-of-the-art suicide prevention practices in rural primary care settings. -- Suicide Prevention Resource Center http://www.sprc.org/pctoolkit/index.asp Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:28:40 CST http://www.sprc.org/pctoolkit/index.asp Details mental health issues in rural America, including barriers to care such as geography and social stigma. Names mental health as one of the top 10 health reform issues for rural America. -- Center for Rural Affairs http://files.cfra.org/pdf/Mental-Health-Overlooked-and-Disregarded-in-Rural-America.pdf Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:06:03 CST http://files.cfra.org/pdf/Mental-Health-Overlooked-and-Disregarded-in-Rural-America.pdf Provides technical assistance and information resources to system of care communities funded by the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://www.tapartnership.org/ Wed, 27 May 2009 09:10:14 CST http://www.tapartnership.org/ Outlines a program that integrates behavioral and primary healthcare in rural areas where availability of behavioral healthcare services is inadequate. -- Nebraska Office of Rural Health http://www.dhhs.ne.gov/newsletters/access/Access_54_May_2009.pdf#page=5 Thu, 21 May 2009 08:42:24 CST http://www.dhhs.ne.gov/newsletters/access/Access_54_May_2009.pdf#page=5 Addresses the stigma associated with mental health, with information on the signs and symptoms of mental illness, suggestions for support, and solutions for preventing and coping with mental illness. http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/ken/pdf/OWH09-CONSUMER/womenmentalhealth.pdf Tue, 12 May 2009 11:15:38 CST http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/ken/pdf/OWH09-CONSUMER/womenmentalhealth.pdf Brings together the research, resources, products, and tools on mental health issues in women and explores the role gender plays in diagnosing, treating, and coping with mental illness. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/ken/pdf/OWH09-PROFESSIONAL/ActionSteps.pdf Tue, 12 May 2009 11:09:24 CST http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/ken/pdf/OWH09-PROFESSIONAL/ActionSteps.pdf Provides a space for posting and exchanging ideas about issues surrounding the future shape of the U.S. health system, specifically relevant to how reform may affect mental health and substance abuse prevention and treatment services. User posts will be public and used to inform upcoming national discussions on the topic. -- SAMHSA Resource Center to Address Discrimination & Stigma Associated with Mental Illness http://www.samhsa.gov/healthreform/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:34:46 CST http://www.samhsa.gov/healthreform/ Provides information and resource referrals for people dealing with emotional or other health problems associated with economic hard times. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://www.samhsa.gov/economy/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:28:11 CST http://www.samhsa.gov/economy/ Provides data on mental health treatment or counseling for emotional or behavioral problems received by adolescents in 2008. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/youthMHcare/youthMHcare.pdf Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:22:45 CST http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/youthMHcare/youthMHcare.pdf Funding to enhance statewide consumer run organizations to promote service system capacity and infrastructure development. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2109 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:31:21 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2109 Provides education resources and materials on drugs of abuse, information & facts, curriculum guides, classroom tools, grants & funding, research, clinical trials, and meetings. http://www.drugabuse.gov/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:43:54 CST http://www.drugabuse.gov/ Highlights the variety of services and supportsneeded by individuals with mental illness and Medicaids increasing role in mental health coverage. -- National Health Policy Forum http://www.nhpf.org/library/background-papers/BP66_MedicaidMentalHealth_10-23-08.pdf Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:17:23 CST http://www.nhpf.org/library/background-papers/BP66_MedicaidMentalHealth_10-23-08.pdf Reports that rural children are 20% less likely to have a mental health visit than urban children, while controlling for other characteristics that affect access to care. -- Maine Rural Health Research Center http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/Publications/rural/pb39/Rural-Children-Mental-Health-Services.pdf Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:36:35 CST http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/Publications/rural/pb39/Rural-Children-Mental-Health-Services.pdf Summarizes a study on the access of mental health services of rural Americans. Addresses the lack of insurance, cost sharing, in addition to the limited supply of mental health professionals and compares the differences found in rural and urban areas. -- Muskie School of Public Service Institute for Health Policy http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/Publications/rural/pb40/Rural-Adult-Mental-Health-Parity.pdf Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:53:20 CST http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/Publications/rural/pb40/Rural-Adult-Mental-Health-Parity.pdf