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§ 290bb–36a. Suicide prevention for youth
(a) In general
(b) Collaboration
(c) Requirements
A public organization, private nonprofit organization, political subdivision, consortium of political subdivisions, consortium of States, or federally recognized Indian tribe or tribal organization desiring a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this section shall demonstrate that the suicide prevention program such entity proposes will—
(1)
(A) comply with the State-sponsored statewide early intervention and prevention strategy as developed under section 290bb–36 of this title; and
(B) in the case of a consortium of States, receive the support of all States involved;
(2) provide for the timely assessment, treatment, or referral for mental health or substance abuse services of youth at risk for suicide;
(3) be based on suicide prevention practices and strategies that are adapted to the local community;
(4) integrate its suicide prevention program into the existing health care system in the community including general, mental, and behavioral health services, and substance abuse services;
(5) be integrated into other systems in the community that address the needs of youth including the school systems, educational institutions, juvenile justice system, substance abuse programs, mental health programs, foster care systems, and community child and youth support organizations;
(6) use primary prevention methods to educate and raise awareness in the local community by disseminating evidence-based information about suicide prevention;
(7) include suicide prevention, mental health, and related information and services for the families and friends of those who completed suicide, as needed;
(8) offer access to services and care to youth with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds;
(9) conduct annual self-evaluations of outcomes and activities, including consulting with interested families and advocacy organizations; 1
1 So in original. Probably should be followed by “and”.
(10) ensure that staff used in the program are trained in suicide prevention and that professionals involved in the system of care have received training in identifying persons at risk of suicide.
(d) Use of funds
(e) Condition
(f) Special populations
(g) Application
(h) Distribution of awards
(i) Evaluation
(j) Dissemination and education
(k) Duration of projects
(l) Study
Within 1 year after October 17, 2000, the Secretary shall, directly or by grant or contract, initiate a study to assemble and analyze data to identify—
(1) unique profiles of children under 13 who attempt or complete suicide;
(2) unique profiles of youths between ages 13 and 24 who attempt or complete suicide; and
(3) a profile of services available to these groups and the use of these services by children and youths from paragraphs (1) and (2).
(m) Definitions
(n) Authorization of appropriation
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title V, § 520E–1, formerly § 520E, as added Pub. L. 106–310, div. B, title XXXI, § 3111, Oct. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 1186; renumbered § 520E–1 and amended Pub. L. 108–355, § 3(b), Oct. 21, 2004, 118 Stat. 1407.)