U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024
§ 290bb–43.
Adult suicide prevention
(a)
Grants
(1)
In general
(2)
Eligible entities
(3)
Use of funds
The grants awarded under paragraph (1) shall be used to implement programs, in accordance with such paragraph, that include one or more of the following components:
(A)
Screening for suicide risk, suicide intervention services, and services for referral for treatment for individuals at risk for suicide.
(B)
Implementing evidence-based practices to provide treatment for individuals at risk for suicide, including appropriate followup services.
(C)
Raising awareness of suicide prevention resources and promoting help seeking among those at risk for suicide.
(b)
Evaluations and technical assistance
The Assistant Secretary shall—
(1)
evaluate the activities supported by grants awarded under subsection (a), and disseminate, as appropriate, the findings from the evaluation;
(2)
provide appropriate information, training, and technical assistance, as appropriate, to eligible entities that receive a grant under this section, in order to help such entities to meet the requirements of this section, including assistance with selection and implementation of evidence-based interventions and frameworks to prevent suicide; and
(3)
identify best practices, as applicable, to improve the identification, assessment, treatment, and timely transition, as appropriate, to additional or follow-up care for individuals in emergency departments who are at risk for suicide and enhance the coordination of care for such individuals during and after discharge, in support of activities under subsection (a).
(c)
Duration
(d)
Authorization of appropriations
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title V, § 520L, as added Pub. L. 114–255, div. B, title IX, § 9009, Dec. 13, 2016, 130 Stat. 1243; amended Pub. L. 117–328, div. FF, title I, § 1122(c), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5652.)
cite as: 42 USC 290bb-43