93.982 MENTAL HEALTH DISASTER ASSISTANCE AND EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH |
(Mental Health Disaster Assistance) |
FEDERAL AGENCY |
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
AUTHORIZATION |
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Section 416, Public Law 100-707. |
OBJECTIVES |
To provide supplemental emergency mental health counseling to individuals affected by major disasters, including the training of workers to provide such counseling. |
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
Project Grants. |
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
Provides funds for staff, travel, consultants and other expenses incident to the provision of mental health counseling to and referral of individuals in a disaster area. Funds may not be used for long-term treatment. |
Applicant Eligibility |
Applicants may be State or local nonprofit agencies as recommended by the State Governor and accepted by the Secretary. |
Beneficiary Eligibility |
Individuals who were victims of major disasters. |
Credentials/Documentation |
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulations 45 CFR Part 74, Subpart Q. |
Preapplication Coordination |
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
Application Procedure |
The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments, must be used for this program. Application form (PHS 5161-1) is submitted by the State Coordinating Officer to the Regional Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency, no later than 60 days following declaration of a disaster. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations. |
Award Procedure |
Applications are reviewed by an objective review committee and recommended for approval or disapproval. Final determination for an award is made by Federal Emergency Management Agency. |
Deadlines |
Not later than 60 days following a major disaster declaration by the President of the United States. |
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
About 30 days. |
Appeals |
None. |
Renewals |
None. |
Formula and Matching Requirements |
None. |
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
Assistance may be for 9 months with a possible extension of up to 90 days as approved by FEMA Regional Director. |
Reports |
Quarterly progress reports with final progress report within 90 days after termination. Interim financial status report due within 120 days after start date and final due 90 days after termination. |
Audits |
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In addition, grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal government officials. In addition, 45 CFR 74.26 requires that for-profit recipients and subrecipients have an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards or Circular No. A-133. |
Records |
Records must be retained for at least 3 years; records shall be retained beyond the 3 year period if audit findings have not been resolved. |
Account Identification |
75-1362-0-1-550. |
Obligations |
(Grants) FY 07 $64,311,860; FY 08 $ est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. |
Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
$64,311,860 to $0; $0. |
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
In fiscal year 2007, 15 awards were made. It is estimated that 0 awards will be made for fiscal year 2008 and 2009. |
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
See 44 CFR 205. Guidelines available in application kit. Disaster Assistance and Emergency Mental Health, DHHS Publication No. (ADM) 76-327. PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000, (Rev.) April 1, 1994. |
Regional or Local Office |
Contact the Regional Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency in the appropriate regional office. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog.) |
Headquarters Office |
Program Contact: Paul Brounstein (240) 276-1839, Branch Chief, Emergency Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Department of Health and Human. Grants Management Contact: Gwendolyn Simpson, Grants Management Team Leader, SAMHSA, Department of Health and Human Services, 1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (240) 276-1408. |
Web Site Address |
http://www.samhsa.gov |
RELATED PROGRAMS |
None. |
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
Services provided to victims of Federally declared disasters. |
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
Presidential declaration of the disaster area. Justified need for supplementary services. |
General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |