Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Division of Public Health?

Updated Link for CALM Adolescent Funding and New Suicide Prevention Funding Opportunity

There is a new, updated link for the funding notice related to Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) for adolescents. The revised notice can be found at the link below.

CALM for Adolescents application materials

Additionally, a new Comprehensive Suicide Prevention funding opportunity is available and seeking applicants through Thursday, April 25. Details for the funding opportunity are included below.

2024 Comprehensive Suicide Prevention?Telemental Health Access through Digital Literacy Funding Application

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health seeks applicants to implement digital literacy programming for rural men ages 25 and older and increase computer access for telemental health care in rural communities. The funded agency must provide direct services in rural counties as designated by the WI Office of Rural Health.

This is a supported strategy by the CDC?s CSP Program as it promotes access and delivery of suicide care and reduces provider shortages in underserved areas. The aim of this funding is to:

  • Support the implementation of digital literacy programming for rural men aged 25 and older
  • Increase access to computers with internet for telemental health utilization in rural communities
  • Engage with DHS in a multi-sectoral partnership designed to support comprehensive suicide prevention efforts throughout Wisconsin.

Selected applicants will work closely with DHS staff and the contracted evaluation partner to ensure evaluation of implemented strategies and activities.

Telemental Health Access application materials

Contact information and FAQ

Please direct questions to Rebecca Gonnering ([email protected]). An FAQ for the funding opportunity will be regularly updated on the Injury and Violence Prevention Program website.


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