DEPARTMENT: Public Health
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Submit Grant Application For Minnesota Community-Based Substance Misuse And Suicide Prevention Coalition Grant With Minnesota Department Of Health
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize submission of a grant application for the Minnesota Community-Based Substance Misuse And Suicide Prevention Coalition Grant (Grant) with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
SUMMARY
MDH Injury and Violence Prevention Section released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to create or sustain community-based substance misuse and suicide prevention coalitions in Minnesota. The multi-sector coalitions will serve the needs of Minnesotans at risk of substance misuse and suicide, with a specific focus on youth.
This Grant would give the county the capacity to coordinate a multi-sector coalition that will develop a plan to address shared risk and protective factors for substance misuse and suicidal experiences. It aligns with the objectives of multiple Public Health programs and initiatives, providing an opportunity for greater internal and community alignment.
The 2020-2024 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) outlines Public Health's long-standing commitment to addressing adult mental health and youth suicide ideation in Dakota County. The 2023 Community Health Assessment has continued to identify substance use and mental health as top priorities for our community. The 2025-2028 CHIP plans to address substance use and mental health and integrate concepts from the recently launched MAPP 2.0 framework. This strategic approach allows staff to delve into the root causes of these priority outcomes that have been identified by our community. Public Health's response would include the utilization of Shared Risk and Protective Factor frameworks, enabling staff to mobilize action on these root causes and address multiple health outcomes in a systemic and equitable manner.
Dakota County Public Health, alon...
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