The National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) is a network of community-based organizations focused on the mental health and substance use issues of diverse racial and ethnic communities. The NNED supports information sharing, training, and technical assistance towards the goal of promoting behavioral health equity.
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GOVERNMENT
- Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health
January 7, 2024
- Remote Assessments of Substance Use Disorder (SUD)-Relevant Measurements
January 15, 2025
- HEAL Initiative: JCOIN Phase II Innovation Hubs
January 22, 2025
- Lethal Means Safety Suicide Prevention Research in Healthcare and Community Settings
January 23, 2025
- Maternal and Child Health Public Health Catalyst Program
January 23, 2025
- ELECTRONIC CASE REPORTING (ECR) FOR TRIBAL NATIONS: A Tribal Data Sovereignty Project
January 24, 2025
- Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program
January 27, 2025
FOUNDATION
- Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity
December 31, 2024
- Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation Grants
December 31, 2024
- Evidence for Action: Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity
December 31, 2024
- Daniel’s Fund Grants
December 31, 2024
- Grants Facilitate Empowerment of People With Disabilities
December 31, 2025
- Proposal Development Award
December 31, 2025
REGIONAL
- The Colorado Health Foundation Rapid Response: Advocacy Grant
December 31, 2024
- The Colorado Health Foundation Building and Bridging Connections Funding
December 31, 2024
- WITH Foundation Grants That Support Improves Healthcare for Adults With Developmental Disabilities
December 31, 2024
- Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust
January 31, 2025
- Rasmuson Foundation Legacy Grant
February 1, 2025
- The Block Foundation Sustainable Community Grant
December 31, 2025
- Pacers Foundation Grant
December 31, 2025
RECENT NEWS
SAMHSA’s $10M Grant to Maternal Behavioral Health Aims to Transform Care for Mothers and Families
01/17/25
A groundbreaking $10 million investment in maternal health is set to tackle one of the most overlooked and critical issues in the U.S.: the behavioral health of pregnant and postpartum women. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administratio …
Flourishing Together: Community-Led Initiatives for Black Youth and Families
01/16/25
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Office of Behavioral Health Equity (OBHE) invites you to attend the 2025 Black History Month virtual event titled Flourishing Together: Community-Led Initiatives for Black Youth a …
New Walk-in Center for People in Mental Health Crisis Offers Alternative to Jail, ERs
01/15/25
The mental health equivalent of the urgent care medical clinic has arrived in south central Pennsylvania and, in the eyes of many who work in the field, not a minute too soon. It’s the region’s first 24/7, mental health walk-in clinic – and it will ope …
CALENDAR
Charting Your AI Roadmap For 2025: Key Priorities For Behavioral Health Organizations
12/28/24
As AI technology continues to evolve, it’s crucial for behavioral health companies to plan ahead. But how do you know where to start, and how can you manage the associated risks? This webinar on January 28, 2025, will guide attendees through the key st …
Cultural Humility & Responsiveness in Behavioral Health Care
01/23/25
The National Alliance on Mental Illness recognizes that current environmental factors are traumatizing people of color, which as a risk factor can also initiate or increase substance use and potentially developing trauma and stress complications. Provi …
Equipping Professionals to Tackle Synthetic Drug Challenges in Prevention
01/28/25
This workshop offers prevention professionals a comprehensive overview of synthetic drugs, also known as “new psychoactive substances” (NPS), and their unique risks and challenges. This webinar will be hosted by the Prevention Technology Transfer Cente …