DEPARTMENT: Public Health
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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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, alongside various local community coalitions, would utilize this funding to create a sustainable infrastructure to maximize our efforts in the areas of youth mental health and substance use and enhance community capacity through our collective impact.
If received, grant funds could be used for the following activities, which align with the proposed youth mental health and substance use work of the upcoming 2025-2028 CHIP:
• Increase partnerships and coordination around youth substance misuse and suicide prevention.
• Improve multi-sector collaboration for suicide and substance misuse prevention, and increase individuals, organizations, and communities’ capacity to develop and implement a comprehensive public health approach.
• Develop and coordinate a countywide coalition focused on community-based youth substance misuse and suicide prevention.
• Decrease substance misuse and suicidal experiences for youth, ages 10-24, by increasing shared protective factors and/or decreasing shared risk factors at the community level.
In addition to the outlined activities, the Grant requires a 1.0 full-time equivalent to lead the coordination of the coalition and comprehensive substance misuse and suicide prevention efforts within the defined community. The estimated grant start date is June 1, 2024, and the projected end date is May 31, 2028. Staff intends to request the estimated award maximum of $125,000 per year for the grant period of four years. The grant application is due to MDH no later than March 14, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff requests authorization to submit an application for the Minnesota Community-Based Substance Misuse And Suicide Prevention Coalition Grant with MDH.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
There is a $0 net County cost anticipated as a result of this action. Staff intend to request the estimated award maximum of $125,000 per year for the grant period of four years.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Health (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; and
WHEREAS, the multi-sector coalitions will serve the needs of Minnesotans at risk of substance misuse and suicide, with a specific focus on youth; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Community-Based Substance Misuse And Suicide Prevention Coalition Grant (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; and
WHEREAS, this Grant aligns with the objectives of multiple Public Health programs and initiatives, providing an opportunity for greater internal and community alignment; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 Community Health Assessment has continued to identify substance use and mental health as top priorities for our community; and
WHEREAS, the 2025-2028 CHIP plans to address substance use and mental health and integrate concepts from the recently launched MAPP 2.0 framework; and
WHEREAS, this strategic approach allows staff to delve into the root causes of these priority outcomes that have been identified by our community; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County Public Health, alongside various local community coalitions, would utilize this funding to create a sustainable infrastructure to maximize our efforts in the areas of youth mental health and substance use and enhance community capacity through our collective impact; and
WHEREAS, if received, the Grant funds could be used for the following activities, which align with the proposed youth mental health and substance use work of the upcoming 2025-2028 CHIP:
• Increase partnerships and coordination around youth substance misuse and suicide prevention
• Improve multi-sector collaboration for suicide and substance misuse prevention, and increase individuals, organizations, and communities' capacity to develop and implement a comprehensive public health approach
• Develop and coordinate a countywide coalition focused on community-based youth substance misuse and suicide prevention
• Decrease substance misuse and suicidal experiences for youth, ages 10-24, by increasing shared protective factors and/or decreasing shared risk factors at the community level
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WHEREAS, in addition to the outlined activities, the Grant requires a 1.0 full-time equivalent to lead the coordination of the coalition and comprehensive substance misuse and suicide prevention efforts within the defined community; and
WHEREAS, the estimated grant start date is June 1, 2024, and the projected end date is May 31, 2028; and
WHEREAS, staff intends to request the estimated award maximum of $125,000 per year for the grant period of four years; and
WHEREAS, the grant application is due to MDH no later than March 14, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to submit an application for the Minnesota Community-Based Substance Misuse and Suicide Prevention Coalition Grant with the Minnesota Department of Health.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
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ATTACHMENTS
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BOARD GOALS
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CONTACT
Department Head: Coral Ripplinger
Author: Madeline Goebel