Funding Opportunities

There are no current funding opportunities.

Recent opportunities:

Youth-Based and Older Adults Evaluation Services

MFH seeks a contractor to evaluate two MHNSA grant programs:
--Evidence-Based Practices in Prevention and/or Treatment for Children and Youth
--Increasing Access to Behavioral Health Services for Older Adults

Application Available: March 31, 2010
Application Deadline: May 3, 2010
Anticipated Award: July 1, 2010

Closed requests can be found on the RFA Archive page.

Grantees

Organization	Amount	Date
University of Missouri School of Medicine	$297,243	2009
Preferred Family Health Care	$299,825	2008
University of Missouri – Wellness Resource Center	$101,266	2008
Missouri Dept. of Mental Health	$299,152	2008

Links and Other Resources

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is offering free live web conferences on a variety of topics related to mental health.

View the MFH Mental Health Resource Directory

View the MFH Substance Abuse Resource Directory

From Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):
Treating Alcohol Use Disorders with Medication

National Study on Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors

New Guide Helps Funeral Directors Support Survivors of Suicide Loss

Grant Writing Tips

For More Information

Michael Renner
Program Officer
314.345.5533
800.655.5560
mrenner@mffh.org

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Mental health and substance abuse disorders are serious issues affecting all ages. The facts are staggering:

-80,000 Missourians have a disorder of mental illness and substance abuse.
-14 percent of students have considered attempting suicide.
-27 percent of youth reported using alcohol in the past 30 days—higher than the national average.
-Only 16 percent of Missouri youth with emotional problems receive treatment.

About the Program / History

MFH’s Mental Health & Substance Abuse program funds programs that help with the emotional and physical problems associated with these disorders. During 2006-07, MFH invested nearly $7 million in 23 organizations to integrate their mental health and substance abuse treatment services. In 2008, MFH invested $7.8 million for prevention and treatment services for children and youth with mental health and substance abuse disorders.

Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) Evaluation Summary

The Missouri Institute of Mental Health (MIMH), a center for policy and training at the University of Missouri, is the external evaluator for the COD funding program. This evaluation summary assesses each program’s capability to provide integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders; examines collaboration and service linkages of grantees; and measures organizational characteristics and external influences on best practices.