On December 11th, the Office of Mental Health released two RFPs pursuant to Geriatric Mental Health Act to fund innovative, community-based programs for older adults with mental illness.

 

RFPs posted to OMH web site at http://www.omh.state.ny.us/omhweb/rfp/ , see summary below:

• Gatekeeper Program Request for Proposals
  The Geriatric Mental Health Act calls for the OMH to establish services demonstrations grants to fund innovative, community-based programs for older adults with mental illness. The Gatekeeper Program is designed to proactively identify at-risk older adults in the community who are not connected to the service delivery system. Gatekeepers are non-traditional referral sources who come into contact with older adults through their everyday work activities.
  Applications are due January 19, 2007
  (December 11, 2006)   Read more...

   

  Total available: $500,000

  Maximum Award: $250,000

   

• Physical Health – Mental Health Integration Program Request for Proposals
  The Geriatric Mental Health Act calls for the OMH to establish services demonstrations grants to fund innovative, community-based programs for older adults with mental illness. Proposals will address the effective implementation of a Physical Health – Mental Health Integration Program involving the co-location of mental health specialists within primary care or involving the improvement of collaboration between separate providers.
  Applications are due January 19, 2007
  (December 11, 2006)   Read more...

          Total available: $1.4 million

          Maximum Grant Award: $250,000