Westcare Pacific Islands Inc

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MA?LAK NA HA??NI / BRIGHT FUTURES - WESTCARE PACIFIC ISLANDS’ (WPI) PROPOSED “MA’LAK NA HA’ÅNI” (CHAMORU FOR BRIGHT FUTURES) PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TREATMENT FOR TRAUMA-RELATED MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES FOR MALE AND FEMALE YOUTH AGES 11-17 LIVING ON THE U.S. TERRITORY OF GUAM, SPECIFICALLY FOCUSING ON THE ISLAND’S CHAMORU, FILIPINO, ASIAN, AND OTHER PACIFIC ISLAND SUBPOPULATIONS. THE CURRENT AVAILABILITY OF MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT ON GUAM COMES NOWHERE NEAR TO MEETING THE NEED FOR SERVICES. ACCORDING TO THE 2019 YOUTH RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH IN GUAM’S PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, 46.9% OF RESPONDENTS REPORTED FEELING PROLONGED SADNESS AND HOPELESSNESS; 11.3% REPORTED EXPERIENCING SEXUAL VIOLENCE; AND 11.1% REPORTED FEELING UNSAFE AT OR ON THEIR WAY TO AND FROM SCHOOL. MORE ALARMING ARE THE RESPONDENTS’ REPORTS ON SUICIDE WITH 23.8% HAVING SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED ATTEMPTING SUICIDE; 24.4% MADE A PLAN ABOUT HOW THEY WOULD ATTEMPT SUICIDE; 16.5% HAD ATTEMPTED SUICIDE; AND 3.7% MADE A SUICIDE ATTEMPT THAT RESULTED IN THE NEED FOR MEDICAL INTERVENTION. THESE STATISTICS ILLUSTRATE A DIRE NEED TO ADDRESS THE EFFECTS OF TRAUMATIC STRESS FOR GUAM’S YOUTH. WESTCARE PACIFIC ISLANDS (WPI), IN COLLABORATION WITH CROSS-SECTOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, PROPOSES TO STEP INTO THIS UNMET NEED AND PROVIDE CRITICAL, CULTURALLY RELEVANT MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY TRAUMA. WPI PROPOSES TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, TRAUMA-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND COORDINATED LINKAGES TO OTHER NEEDED SUPPORTED SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO DELIVER A SERIES OF COMMUNITY EVENTS AND TRAININGS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF TRAUMA-RELATED MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AMONG PARENTS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, YOUTH-SERVING AGENCIES, AND OTHERS WHO INTERACT WITH CHILDREN, DEEPENING AND EXPANDING COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS TO BETTER SERVE THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF GUAM. WPI’S MA’LAK NA HA’ÅNI PROGRAM PROPOSES TO SERVE 75 UNDUPLICATED PARTICIPANTS PER YEAR FOR A TOTAL OF 375 UNDUPLICATED PARTICIPANTS SERVED OVER THE FIVE-YEAR GRANT TERM. THE PROGRAM’S PROPOSED GOALS, EACH WITH MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES, ARE TO 1) INCREASE THE SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND REFERRAL OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES FOR MALE AND FEMALE YOUTH AGES 11-17 YEARS AND THEIR FAMILIES ON THE PACIFIC ISLAND OF GUAM IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA; AND 2) INCREASE THE AWARENESS AND CAPACITY ON THE PACIFIC ISLAND OF GUAM TO PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL SERVICES TO MALE AND FEMALE YOUTH AGES 11-17 YEARS, PARENTS/GUARDIANS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BETTER DETECT AND RESPOND TO MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. IN PURSUING THESE GOALS, WPI WILL APPLY EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES INCLUDING COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT), TRAUMA-FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (TF-CBT), SEEKING SAFETY, AND MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING (MI).

PROJECT H?TSA, AN INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT, CASE NAVIGATION, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROJECT THAT ASSISTS HOMELESS FAMILIES OBTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING. - WESTCARE PACIFIC ISLANDS, INC. (WPI) IS PROPOSING THE PROJECT HÅTSA, OR UPLIFT, AN INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT, CASE NAVIGATION, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROJECT THAT USES THE HOUSING FIRST MODEL IN ASSISTING HOMELESS AND CHRONICALLY HOMELESS FAMILIES IN OBTAINING PERMANENT HOUSING AND TREATMENT FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) AND/OR CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS (COD). WPI’S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR PROJECT HATSA ARE AS FOLLOWS: GOAL 1: INCREASE ACCESS TO CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE, CLIENT-CENTERED SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT ON GUAM TO REDUCE ALCOHOL, ILLICIT DRUG, AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG MISUSE AMONG HOMELESS FAMILIES. OBJECTIVES 1.1: PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED INTENSIVE, INTEGRATED INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT TO 200 FAMILIES (40 ANNUALLY). 1.2 75% OF FAMILIES WILL COMPLETE THE UPLIFT PROGRAM SUCCESSFULLY. 1.3 75% OF FAMILIES WILL BE SUBSTANCE FREE DURING THE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO DISCHARGE, AND 70% WILL REMAIN ABSTINENT AT 6-MONTHS POST INTAKE AS EVIDENCED BY GPRA. GOAL 2: ENHANCE SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FUNCTIONING AMONG HOMELESS FAMILIES LIVING ON GUAM. OBJECTIVES 2.1: 80% OF FAMILIES WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE TREATMENT WILL OBTAIN RECOVERY HOUSING AT DISCHARGE AND 70% WILL MAINTAIN THEIR LIVING ARRANGEMENTS AT 6-MONTHS POST INTAKE AS EVIDENCED BY THE GPRA. 2.2: 80% OF FAMILIES WHO COMPLETE TREATMENT WILL HAVE IMPROVED SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS AT DISCHARGE, AND 70% WILL MAINTAIN THESE IMPROVEMENTS AT 6-MONTHS POST INTAKE AS EVIDENCED BY GPRA. 2.3: 80% OF FAMILIES WHO COMPLETE TREATMENT WILL ENROLL IN AN EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL PROGRAM, BE ACTIVELY SEEKING EMPLOYMENT, OR BE EMPLOYED AT DISCHARGE, AND 70% WILL CONTINUE TO REMAIN ENROLLED, COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION/TRAINING, OR REMAIN EMPLOYED 6-MONTHS POST INTAKE AS EVIDENCED BY THE GPRA. 2.4: 80% OF FAMILIES WHO COMPLETE TREATMENT AND WHO HAD MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS AT ADMISSION WILL EXHIBIT DECREASED SYMPTOMS AT DISCHARGE, AND 70% WILL MAINTAIN IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH FUNCTIONING AT 6- MONTHS POST INTAKE AS EVIDENCED BY THE GPRA AND MODIFIED MINI SCREEN.

SPARK, A HEALTHY MARRIAGE EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVING 18-35 YEAR OLD COUPLES IN GUAM, WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN, WILL PROVIDE TOOLS FOR FAMILIAL, FINANCIAL, AND EMPLOYMENT STABILITY. - WESTCARE PACIFIC ISLANDS WILL IMPLEMENT SPARK, A HEALTHY MARRIAGE EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVING COUPLES AGES 18-35 IN GUAM. THE PROGRAM WILL SERVE 270 COUPLES (540 INDIVIDUALS) OVER FIVE YEARS, PROVIDING EVIDENCE-INFORMED CURRICULA INCLUDING PREP 8.0 V2 FOR RELATIONSHIP SKILLS, NURTURING PARENTING FOR PARENTING SKILLS, AND WINNING THE WORKPLACE CHALLENGE FOR EMPLOYMENT READINESS. SPARK WILL ADDRESS FAMILY STABILITY NEEDS IN GUAM, WHERE HIGH POVERTY RATES, HIGH DIVORCE RATES, AND CONCERNING LEVELS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CREATE CHALLENGES FOR COUPLES. SERVICES WILL BE DELIVERED THROUGHOUT GUAM WITH SUPPORT FROM PARTNERS INCLUDING GUAM HEAD START, BANK OF GUAM, AND GUAM TRADES ACADEMY.

BUILDING PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES ON GUAM THROUGH MAOLEK NA LINA?LA (?LIFE IS GOOD?)

HOMELESS PREVENTION

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

"I LINA?LA-HU? (MY LIFE) WILL EDUCATE STUDENTS AGES 11-15 IN GUAM TO VOLUNTARILY REFRAIN FROM NON-MARITAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY AND PREVENT OTHER RISK BEHAVIORS. - "I LINA’LA-HU” (MY LIFE) WILL EDUCATE STUDENTS AGES 11-15 IN GUAM TO VOLUNTARILY REFRAIN FROM NON-MARITAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY AND PREVENT OTHER RISK BEHAVIORS.

SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM

AWARD PURPOSE HVRP IS AN EMPLOYMENT-FOCUSED COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES EXCLUSIVELY ON OBTAINING COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT FOR VETERANS EXPERIENCING OR AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. ACTIVITIES PERFORMED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, JOB TRAINING DELIVERABLES HVRP GRANT RECIPIENTS WILL PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND JOB TRAINING TO VETERANS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHICH WILL RESULT IN THE VETERANS EARNING INCOME AND LONG TERM JOB STABILITY AS EVIDENCED BY JOB PLACEMENT RATES, AND EARNINGS INCOME AFTER EXITING THE PROGRAM. INTENDED BENEFICIARY VETERANS AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. GRANT RECIPIENTS MAY ALSO CHOOSE TO FOCUS SERVICES TO VETERANS TRANSITIONING FROM INCARCERATION, HOMELESS FEMALE VETERANS AND/OR HOMELESS VETERANS WITH CHILDREN. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES RECIPIENTS GENERALLY DON'T SUB-AWARD FUNDS.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

STOP TRANSMISSION THROUGH EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT AND RESOURCES (STEER) - PROJECT STEER (STOP TRANSMISSION THROUGH EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND RESOURCES), PROPOSED BY WESTCARE PACIFIC ISLANDS, INC., IS A CONSTELLATION OF SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND HIV PREVENTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 13-24 ON THE ISLAND OF GUAM, SPECIFICALLY FOCUSING ON RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITIES OF INDIGENOUS CHAMORU (33.7%), FILIPINO (26.3%), CHUUKESE AND CAUCASIAN (7% EACH), AND OTHER ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLAND ANCESTRY. GUAM, THE LARGEST AND SOUTHERNMOST ISLAND IN MICRONESIA, IS A DIVERSE, MULTICULTURAL AND MULTILINGUAL NATION ENGLISH SPOKEN IN NEARLY HALF OF HOUSEHOLDS (43.6%) FOLLOWED BY FILIPINO (21.2%), CHAMORU (17.8%), AND OTHER PACIFIC ISLAND AND ASIAN LANGUAGES. NEARLY HALF OF GUAM’S POPULATION (44%) IS UNDER 25 YEARS OLD: ABOUT ONE-QUARTER OF THE POPULATION IS AGED NEWBORN TO 14 AND 17% ARE 15-24. THE SERVICES OF EDUCATION, TESTING, AND SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT ARE ESPECIALLY CRITICAL ON AN ISLAND WHERE 85% OF FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER 18 LIVE IN POVERTY. MORE THAN HALF OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HAVE EXPERIENCED ALCOHOL AND 17% HAD THEIR FIRST DRINK BEFORE THE AGE OF 13, AND NEARLY HALF HAVE TRIED MARIJUANA WITH MORE THAN A QUARTER CURRENTLY USING IT. ABOUT ONE-THIRD OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS REPORT HAVING HAD SEXUAL ACTIVITY AND ONE-QUARTER ARE CURRENTLY ACTIVE. HOWEVER, THE OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF STUDENTS DID NOT USE A CONDOM DURING THEIR LAST ENCOUNTER AND NEARLY 80% HAVE NEVER BEEN TESTED FOR HIV. ON THIS ISLAND, MORE THAN HALF OF THE DIAGNOSED AIDS CASES ARE IN STAGE 3. WITH ITS PARTNERS IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM, THE TWO PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES, AND THE LGBTQI AND STRAIGHT ALLIES ORGANIZATION, STEER WILL PROVIDE CRUCIAL COUNSELING, TESTING, AND LINKAGES TO SERVICES. STEER’S GOALS, EACH WITH MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES, ARE: 1) EXPAND CAPACITY OF GUAM TO PROVIDE SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE POPULATION OF FOCUS; 250 MINORITY YOUTH AND YOUNG PEOPLE OVER FIVE YEARS WILL BE COUNSELED AND TESTED FOR HIV AND HEPATITIS AND LINKED TO SERVICES; 2) IMPROVE THE ABILITY OF GUAM MINORITY YOUTH TO FUNCTION SOCIALLY WITHOUT ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS; 3) REDUCE PROBLEMS RELATED TO SUBSTANCE MISUSE INCLUDING HIV TRANSMISSION; AND 4) ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF YOUTH TO REDUCE SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND HIV/AIDS TRANSMISSION THROUGH MESSAGING AND DIGITAL OUTREACH. THE EVIDENCE-BASED PRIME FOR LIFE INTERVENTION WILL BE USED TO HELP 500 YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS INCREASE POSITIVE DECISION-MAKING INCLUDING SUBSTANCE USE REDUCTION, AND NONTRADITIONAL SITE TESTING FOR HIV AND HEPATITIS WILL BE SUPPORTED BY COUNSELING, TESTING, AND LINKAGE (CTL) AND INTENSIVE SERVICE COORDINATION TO ENSURE THAT CLIENTS WHO TEST POSITIVE ARE SUPPORTED IN CARE, STAY IN CARE, AND ULTIMATELY ACHIEVE VIRAL SUPPRESSION. STEER AIMS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT FREE OF STIGMA OR FEAR AND SERVE AS A HUB OF ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT IN THE PROMOTION OF HAPPINESS AND HEALTH IN THE LIVES OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS ON GUAM.

PROVIDING SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR GUAM YOUTH AGES 11-17 AFFECTED BY TYPHOON MANGKHUT

CF CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED GRANTS

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

PURPOSE: THE YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (YHDP) AIMS TO SUPPORT SELECTED COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A COORDINATED COMMUNITY APPROACH TO PREVENTING AND ENDING YOUTH HOMELESSNESS. THE POPULATION TO BE SERVED BY THIS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM IS YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, INCLUDING UNACCOMPANIED AND PREGNANT OR PARENTING YOUTH. THE DEMONSTRATION HAS SEVEN PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: • BUILD NATIONAL MOMENTUM. • PROMOTE EQUITY IN THE DELIVERY AND OUTCOMES OF HOMELESS ASSISTANCE. • HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUTH LEADERSHIP. • EVALUATE THE COORDINATED COMMUNITY APPROACH. • EXPAND CAPACITY. • EVALUATE PERFORMANCE MEASURES. • ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK FOR THE FEDERAL PROGRAM AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COLLABORATION. BEGINNING IN 2016, NEW YHDP COMMUNITIES ARE SELECTED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE PROCESS DEPENDING ON THE ANNUAL FUNDING PROVIDED BY CONGRESS. A MAP OF CURRENTLY FUNDED YHDP SITES IS AVAILABLE AT THE LINK TITLED MAP OF YHDP-FUNDED COC (UNDER YHDP COMMUNITIES) AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/YHDP/.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: ELEVEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE YHDP: 1. ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; 2. REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; 3. NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; 4. LEASING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; 5. RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; 6. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; 7. OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; 8. COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS); 9. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; 10. RELOCATION COSTS; AND 11. INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PART 200, AS APPLICABLE. NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER THIS PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: AS A RESULT OF DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A COORDINATED COMMUNITY APPROACH TO PREVENTING AND ENDING YOUTH HOMELESSNESS, THERE WILL BE: • SIGNIFICANT DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. • INCREASED INCOME, EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF PARTICIPANTS. • COMMUNITY-LEVEL UNDERSTANDING OF THE NUMBER AND NEEDS OF YOUTH AT-RISK OF AND EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. • NEW OR IMPROVED PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: HOMELESS UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH (AGE 24 AND YOUNGER) AND HOMELESS YOUTH (AGE 24 AND YOUNGER) WITH CHILDREN.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

REDUCING ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA, AND TOBACCO USE BY DEDEDO YOUTH THROUGH EDUCATION PREVENTIONSTRATEGIES.

HHS BCP WPI BASIC CENTER EMERGENCY SHELTER - THE BASIC CENTER PROGRAM (BCP) (CY) PROVIDES TEMPORARY SHELTER AND COUNSELING SERVICES TO YOUTH WHO HAVE LEFT HOME WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THEIR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS, HAVE BEEN FORCED TO LEAVE HOME, OR OTHER HOMELESS YOUTH WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE END UP IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OR IN THE CHILD WELFARE, MENTAL HEALTH, OR JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS. BCPS WORK TO ESTABLISH OR STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. BCPS PROVIDE YOUTH UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE WITH EMERGENCY SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, COUNSELING AND REFERRALS FOR HEALTH CARE. BCPS CAN PROVIDE UP TO 21 DAYS OF SHELTER FOR YOUTH AND SEEK TO REUNITE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THEIR FAMILIES, WHENEVER POSSIBLE, OR TO LOCATE APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENTS.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

CARES FUNDING FOR COVID19. THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

CARES 2.0 FUNDING FOR COVID19. THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

HOMELESS PREVENTION

2026 SAMHSA WCPI NCTSI CAT III - BRIGHT FUTURES, A PROGRAM OF WESTCARE PACIFIC ISLANDS, PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED, EVIDENCE-BASED MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FOR YOUTH AGES 11–17 AND THEIR FAMILIES AND, WITH THIS FUNDING, WILL EXPAND ITS GEOGRAPHIC REACH FROM GUAM INTO THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS. THE PROJECT WILL SERVE 75 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH ANNUALLY AND 375 OVER FIVE YEARS, INCLUDING YOUTH WITH TRAUMA-RELATED MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS AND CO-OCCURRING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. SERVICES WILL BE DELIVERED IN OUTPATIENT, INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT/DAY TREATMENT, HOME-BASED, RESIDENTIAL, AND OUTREACH SETTINGS AND WILL INCLUDE TRAUMA-FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING, SEEKING SAFETY, AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SCREENING, COUNSELING, AND REFERRAL. BRIGHT FUTURES WILL SCREEN AND ASSESS 100% OF ENGAGED YOUTH WITHIN 14 DAYS OF ADMISSION; PROVIDE TF-CBT, CBT, AND MI TO 100%; PROVIDE COUNSELING OR REFERRAL TO 80% OF YOUTH WITH IDENTIFIED SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS; PROVIDE SEEKING SAFETY TO 70% WITH 90% FACILITATOR FIDELITY; AND ACHIEVE REDUCED TRAUMA SYMPTOMS FROM INTAKE TO DISCHARGE FOR 70%. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO CONDUCT QUARTERLY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT EVENTS, PROVIDE ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING TO AT LEAST 75 PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND TRAIN YOUTH-SERVING SYSTEMS ANNUALLY TO STRENGTHEN TRAUMA-INFORMED AND CO-OCCURRING DISORDER SERVICE CAPACITY.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

GUAM TCE- SANCTUARY - THE WESTCARE PACIFIC ISLANDS, INC. (WPI) TARGETED CAPACITY EXPANSION (TCE) PROGRAM PROPOSES TO EXPAND AND ENHANCE WPIS CURRENT TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICES BY TREATING 150 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH (AGED 12-17) AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE ISLAND OF GUAM OVER THE THREE-YEAR PROJECT PERIOD. WITH $1,125,000 IN SAMHSA FUNDS, WPI WILL 1) HIRE ADDITIONAL QUALIFIED CLINICAL TREATMENT PROFESSIONALS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS FOR RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE USE (SUD) AND CO-OCCURRING DISORDER (COD), AND 2) IMPLEMENT NEW TOBACCO/E-CIGARETTE-CESSATION GROUPS TO INCLUDE YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY AND IN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS. WPI TCE GOALS ARE TO 1) INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF AND ACCESS TO RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE USE AND CO-OCCURRING TREATMENT SERVICES TO REDUCE SUBSTANCE USE/MISUSE, MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS, AND RELATED HEALTH CONSEQUENCES FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN GUAM; AND 2) REDUCE THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO SUBSTANCE USE/MISUSE BY INCREASING ACCESS TO AND AVAILABILITY OF RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN GUAM. OBJECTIVES, TO BE ACCOMPLISHED BY SEPT. 29, 2028, FOR GOAL 1 ARE:1) TO PROVIDE INTEGRATED CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE CLIENT-CENTERED RESIDENTIAL SUD/COD TREATMENT USING CBT, SEEKING SAFETY, MI, THE ASAM CRITERIA, THE MATRIX MODEL AND THE C-SSRS TO 150 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH AGES 12-17 YEARS OLD AND THEIR FAMILIES AS DOCUMENTED IN THE ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD (EHR); 2) 90% OF EBPS WILL BE MONITORED AND ADHERE TO FIDELITY WITH THE REMAINING 10% USED FOR CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE ADAPTATIONS AS DOCUMENTED BY THE FIDELITY MONITORING CHECKLIST FOR EBP; 3) 65% OF YOUTH WILL COMPLETE TREATMENT MEASURED BY THE DISCHARGE REASON; 4) 70% COMPLETING TREATMENT WILL HAVE REDUCED SUBSTANCE USE OR BE SUBSTANCE FREE AT 6-MONTHS POST ADMISSION, AND 60% OF THOSE WILL MAINTAIN OR HAVE REDUCED SUBSTANCE USE AT DISCHARGE AS MEASURED BY THE GPRA; 5) 70% COMPLETING TREATMENT WHO EXHIBIT MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS AT INTAKE WILL EXHIBIT FEWER SYMPTOMS AT 6-MONTHS POST ADMISSION, AND 60% OF THOSE WILL MAINTAIN THE IMPROVEMENTS OR SHOW ADDITIONAL DECREASES AT DISCHARGE AS MEASURED BY THE PEDIATRIC SYMPTOM CHECKLIST-17; 6) 70% COMPLETING TREATMENT WHO EXHIBIT SUICIDE IDEATION OR SUICIDAL BEHAVIORS AT INTAKE WILL EXHIBIT FEWER SYMPTOMS AT 6-MONTHS POST ADMISSION, AND 60% OF THOSE WILL MAINTAIN THE IMPROVEMENTS OR SHOW ADDITIONAL DECREASES AT DISCHARGE AS MEASURED BY THE C-SSRS; 7) 80% OF ENGAGED YOUTH WILL BE LINKED TO ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INCLUDING MEDICAL, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL, FINANCIAL, AND OTHER SUPPORTS AS NEEDED AS DOCUMENTED IN THE EHR; 8) 90% OF YOUTH WILL BE SATISFIED WITH THE PROGRAM AND ITS SERVICES, MEASURED BY PARTICIPANT SATISFACTION SURVEYS DISTRIBUTED AT DISCHARGE. OBJECTIVES, TO BE ACCOMPLISHED BY SEPT. 29, 2028, FOR GOAL 2 ARE 1) TO PROVIDE TOBACCO/E-CIGARETTE CESSATION “NOT ON TOBACCO® (N-O-T) GROUPS TO 150 YOUTH ENGAGED IN THE PROGRAM AS WELL AS YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY ONCE PER WEEK AS MEASURED BY EHR; 2) 90% COMPLETING TREATMENT WILL BE CONNECTED TO THE CASE MANAGER TO ASSIST WITH CASE NAVIGATION AND RECOVERY SUPPORT AFTER PROGRAM EXIT AND CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE RECOVERY PLAN AS MEASURED BY HAVING A COMPLETED PLAN AND SESSIONS DOCUMENTED IN THE EHR.; 3) OF THE YOUTH ENGAGED IN THE PROGRAM, 90% OF FAMILIES WILL ENGAGE IN FAMILY GROUP SESSIONS AND FUN FAMILY ACTIVITIES AS MEASURED BY ATTENDANCE LOGS; 4) 75% COMPLETING TREATMENT WILL HAVE IMPROVED SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS AT 6-MONTHS POST ADMISSION, AND 65% WILL MAINTAIN THESE IMPROVEMENTS AT DISCHARGE AS MEASURED BY THE GPRA; AND 5) 90% OF STAKEHOLDERS (I.E. COMMUNITY PARTNERS) WILL BE SATISFIED WITH THE PROGRAM AND ITS SERVICES AS MEASURED BY STAKEHOLDER SATISFACTION SURVEYS DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY.

AWARD PURPOSE: WESTCARE PACIFIC ISLANDS RESPECTFULLY REQUESTS CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR ITSCHEBERDIL BELAU CENTER, A YOUTH AND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER SERVING THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU. THISPROGRAM HAS THREE DISTINCT COMPONENTS: (1) A TUTORING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-8 (2) APARENTING AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS PROGRAM FOR YOUNG COUPLES AGES 18-30 AND (3) AN OUTREACHCAMPAIGN COMPRISING SOCIAL MEDIA, COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: THE CHEBERDIL BELAU CENTER SERVES AS A CENTRALIZED POINT OF ACCESS TOSERVICES FOR PALAUS CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES. PROGRAMMING IS DELIVERED DIRECTLY AT THE CENTERTO CONSTITUENTS. THE CENTER ALSO SERVES AS A RESOURCE HUB WHERE INFORMATION ON IMPORTANTCOMMUNITY RESOURCES IS SHARED. THE CENTER BUILDS UPON THE VALUE OF KLAINGESEU, COMMUNITYSUPPORT, WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE OWNERSHIP AND EFFICACY IN SHAPING THEIR COMMUNITY. THECHEBERDIL BELAU CENTERS PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: (1) TUTORING TO SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC SUCCESSOF STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-8 (2) EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG ADULTS FOCUSED ON HEALTHYRELATIONSHIPS, ECONOMIC STABILITY, AND POSITIVE PARENTING AND (3) COMMUNITY OUTREACH.EXPECTED DELIVERABLES OR OUTCOMES: THE SERVICES OFFERED AT THE CHEBERDIL BELAU CENTER AREENTRENCHED IN CULTURE AND TRADITIONS THAT ARE MEANINGFUL TO THE PEOPLE OF PALAU. THE CENTERSSERVICES HELP PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP INCREASED PROSOCIAL BEHAVIORS, IMPROVED INDIVIDUAL WELLBEING,ECONOMIC STABILITY, IMPROVED PARTNER COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, REDUCED INTIMATEPARTNER VIOLENCE, IMPROVED COMMITMENT TO RELATIONSHIP AND FAMILY, IMPROVED PARENTING SKILLS, ANDACADEMIC SUCCESS.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PROGRAMS INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE PALAU STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-8,HIGH-RISK INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES AGES 18-30, AND PARENTS OF SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN.

WESTCARE PACIFIC ISLANDS' YOUTH AND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER IN PALAU

CARES FUNDING FOR COVID19. THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

RURAL COMMUNITIES OPIOID RESPONSE PROGRAM-OVERDOSE RESPONSE - WESTCARE PACIFIC ISLANDS, INC. (WPI) PROPOSES [], A RURAL COMMUNITIES OPIOID RESPONSE PROGRAM – OVERDOSE RESPONSE, TO PROVIDE A PILOT RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM TO YOUTH AGES 17-21 IN GUAM, A U.S. TERRITORY IN THE NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN ABOUT 3,945 MILES WEST OF HAWAII. WITH THIS PROGRAM, WPI AND ITS SUBCONTRACTOR, SANCTUARY INC. OF GUAM, WILL SERVE APPROXIMATELY 4 YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS AT A FACILITY IN CHALAN PAGO OVER THE PERFORMANCE PERIOD OF THIS GRANT. THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS PROGRAM ARE TO ESTABLISH A PILOT RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED A SUD/OUD TREATMENT PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AND SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES FOR PARTICIPANTS; AND TO STRENGTHEN THE COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND THE COMMUNITY OF GUAM IN ENHANCING AND SUSTAINING RECOVERY HOUSING FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. THIS RECOVERY HOUSING PROJECT IS AN RCORP-OR ALLOWABLE ACTIVITY: TIER 1, RECOVERY 1, RECOVERY HOUSING. THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL SERVE THE ENTIRE ISLAND OF GUAM, A SINGLE HRSA-DESIGNATED RURAL AREA. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WILL BE REFERRED FROM THE THREE SUD PROGRAMS IN GUAM SERVING YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS: SANCTUARY, NEW BEGINNINGS, AND LIGHTHOUSE RECOVERY CENTER. THE MODEL FOR THIS PROGRAM IS A LEVEL IV THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY, WHICH COMBINES SOCIAL MODEL RECOVERY AND CLINICAL SERVICES, INCLUDING GROUP MEETINGS, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES. PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO BE LINKED TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, BE PROVIDED VOCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND TRANSPORTATION, AND ENROLLED INTO BENEFITS FOR WHICH THEY MAY BE ELIGIBLE. THE PROGRAM WILL BE STAFFED BY A PROJECT DIRECTOR, PROGRAM SUPERVISOR, RESIDENTIAL SUPERVISOR, CLINICAL DIRECTOR, COUNSELOR/CASE MANAGER, AND RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANTS. THE EVALUATOR WILL BE CONTRACTED. FOR THIS PROGRAM, WESTCARE PACIFIC ISLANDS IS SEEKING $300,000.

REDUCING ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA, AND TOBACCO USE BY DEDEDO YOUTH THROUGH EDUCATION PREVENTION STRATEGIES.

WESTCARE PACIFIC ISLANDS REPAIR OF SANCTUARY FACILITIES

WESTCARE PACIFIC ISLANDS AND THRIVE COALITION PROPOSE A METHAMPHETAMINE INFORMATION, PREVENTION, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR YOUTH IN GUAM. - WESTCARE PACIFIC ISLANDS, INC. PROPOSES A COORDINATED, ISLAND-WIDE METHAMPHETAMINE PREVENTION INITIATIVE LED BY THE THRIVE COALITION AND THE APPLICANT TO REDUCE YOUTH METHAMPHETAMINE USE AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY CAPACITY TO RESPOND TO SUBSTANCE USE CONCERNS IN GUAM. THE PROJECT USES AN EVIDENCE-BASED, MULTISECTOR PREVENTION STRATEGY GROUNDED IN SMAHSA’S TALK. THEY HEAR YOU. FRAMEWORK AND THE STRATEGIC PREVENTION FRAMEWORK TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PREVENTION INFORMATION, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, SCHOOL-BASED SUPPORTS, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. ITS PURPOSE IS TO CHANGE THE CULTURE AND CONTEXT AROUND YOUTH METHAMPHETAMINE USE BY IMPROVING AWARENESS, BUILDING PROTECTIVE FACTORS, AND INCREASING CONNECTIONS TO PREVENTION AND SUPPORT RESOURCES ACROSS THE ISLAND. CARA GUAM ORGANIZES IMPLEMENTATION AROUND TWO MAJOR GOALS. GOAL 1 FOCUSES ON REDUCING AND PREVENTING METHAMPHETAMINE USE AMONG GUAM YOUTH BY INCREASING ACCESS TO PREVENTION RESOURCES THROUGH THE LAUNCH OF THE GUAM METHAMPHETAMINE PREVENTION RESOURCE HUB, MIDDLE SCHOOL-BASED THRIVING STATIONS, YOUTH-FOCUSED PREVENTION MATERIALS, AND ONGOING INFORMATION-SHARING THROUGH COALITION NETWORKS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. GOAL 2 FOCUSES ON CHANGING THE CULTURE AND CONTEXT REGARDING THE ACCEPTABILITY OF METHAMPHETAMINE USE BY STRENGTHENING COLLABORATION AMONG DFC SECTORS, ENGAGING YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES IN PREVENTION PLANNING, CONDUCTING COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND LISTENING SESSIONS, BUILDING PARTNER REFERRAL NETWORKS, AND IMPLEMENTING PAID ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES MOVE FROM IMMEDIATE REACH TO SUSTAINED COMMUNITY IMPACT. IN THE FIRST PROJECT YEAR, CARA EXPECTS TO LAUNCH THE RESOURCE HUB, REACH AT LEAST 500 UNIQUE USERS AND 1,000 PAGE VIEWS, ESTABLISH THRIVING STATIONS, AND INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTION INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE OF WHERE TO FIND SERVICES. THE PROJECT ALSO AIMS TO CONDUCT AT LEAST FOUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, REACH AT LEAST 1,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH PREVENTION MESSAGES, AND ACTIVELY ENGAGE REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE 12 REQUIRED DFC SECTORS AND AT LEAST 10 YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES IN PREVENTION PLANNING AND OUTREACH. ADDITIONAL OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED PARTICIPATION IN PREVENTION MESSAGING, STRONGER COALITION COLLABORATION, GREATER COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF METHAMPHETAMINE-RELATED RISKS AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS, AND IMPROVED REFERRAL AND LINKAGE TO SERVICES. THRIVING STATIONS WILL BE LOCATED IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN AGAT, BARRIGADA, DEDEDO, INARAJAN, ORDOT, PITI, AND YIGO, WITH THE PILOT SITE AT VICENTE S.A. BENAVENTE MIDDLE SCHOOL IN DEDEDO. THESE STATIONS ARE DESIGNED AS ACCESSIBLE, SCHOOL-BASED, WELLNESS SPACES NEAR STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES AND WILL INCLUDE PREVENTION EDUCATION MATERIALS, WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, RESOURCE GUIDES, CREATIVE EXPRESSION SUPPLIES, AND DIGITAL WELLNESS TOOLS. THEY ARE INTENDED TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTIVE FACTORS, REDUCE RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANCE USE INITIATION, AND CONNECT STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO MENTAL HEATH AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. OVER THE LONGER TERM, CARA GUAM ANTICIPATES MEASURABLE REDUCTIONS IN YOUTH METHAMPHETAMINE USE, IMPROVED YOUTH PERCEPTION OF RISK, SUSTAINED ACCESS TO PREVENTION RESOURCES, AND STRONGER COMMUNITY CAPACITY TO ADDRESS METHAMPHETAMINE-RELATED CONCERNS THROUGH AN ACTIVE, COORDINATED COALITION NETWORK. CARA GUAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTION INFRASTRUCTURE BLENDING DIGITAL ACCESS, SCHOOL-BASED SUPPORTS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP TO CREATE LASTING PUBLIC HEATH IMPACT.

THE SSVF PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANTS TO PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CONSUMER COOPERATIVES, WHO WILL COORDINATE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDING IN PERMANENT HOUSING, ARE HOMELESS AND SCHEDULED TO BECOME RESIDENTS OF PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; OR AFTER EXITING PERMANENT HOUSING WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD, ARE SEEKING OTHER HOUSING THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO SUCH VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. GRANTEES WILL USE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICE. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AND COORDINATING OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED SERVICES, GRANTEES MAY ALSO PROVIDE TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO A THIRD PARTY ON BEHALF OF A PARTICIPANT FOR CHILD CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY-FEE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, MOVING COSTS, AND GENERAL HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE (WHICH INCLUDES EMERGENCY SUPPLIES), IN ACCORDANCE WITH 38 CFR PART 62. ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

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