The 2022 TTI provides, on a competitive basis, flexible funding awards to states, the District of Columbia, and the Territories to strengthen innovative programs on the following topics:
A. Special Populations: In listening to states and territories discuss their ongoing behavioral health improvement efforts with special populations, this topic was identified to ensure their needs are met in the continued development of 988 and crisis services response.
1. American Indian/ Alaska (AI/AN) Communities: Projects related to this topic can initiate or enhance efforts to both expand crisis services and evolve 988 response to address the unique needs of the AI/AN communities.
2. LGBTQ+: Projects related to this topic can initiate or enhance efforts to both expand crisis services and evolve 988 response to address the unique needs of LGBTQ+ individuals.
B. Workforce: In listening to states and territories discuss their ongoing workforce challenges throughout the behavioral health system, this topic was identified to support creative strategies and initiatives throughout continued development of 988 and crisis services response.
C. Children and Adolescents: In listening to states and territories discuss the ongoing behavioral health needs of children and adolescents, this topic was identified to support developmentally appropriate services that engage families and youth throughout the development of 988 and crisis services response.
Deliverables Schedule
Deliverable |
Date |
Information |
Monthly Reports |
1st of each month |
Please submit two versions of your monthly report: one word document and one PDF. Remember: your PDF monthly report will serve as your invoice, so make sure it is signed. Downloads of template of monthly report for: |
Monthly Call |
Monthly |
Each month you will meet virtually with NASMHPD’s TTI team and their subject matter experts to provide an update on your work and coordinate TA. |
Snapshot Report |
August 2022 |
In August 2022 you will be asked to submit a brief report summarizing your work thus far. Template can be found HERE |
For any questions or concerns regarding your deliverables please contact Emmet Bloomer: emmet.bloomer@nasmhpd.org
Resources and Learning Opportunities
- Resource Guide: Each year, a resource guide is distributed to TTI participants. It contains information and best practices relevant to your topic(s).
- Guide for Addressing Disparities and Promoting Racial Equity in the Behavioral Health Field
- Indigenous Partner Engagement Fact Sheets: The TTI team created these for FY2022 grantee states in order to share information and ideas about fostering appropriate, mutually beneficial relationships with local Indigenous communities.
- States with Tribal Nations: Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Washington
- States without officially recognized Tribal Nations: Arkansas, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia
- Pacific Jurisdictions: American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Hawaii
Meet and Greets: NASMHPD hosts meet and greets to encourage networking and collaboration between TTI participant. This year meet and greets will take place on 17th and 18th of March and February.
Information Exchanges: NASMHPD hosts virtual information exchanges monthly for TTI participants and their partners. Topics and presenters will be chosen that directly relate to your work in 988 readiness and crisis services.
American Indian/Alaska Native Information Exchanges
- The Roots of Understanding Tribal Relations, Part I: Presented by retired Captain Andy Hunt and Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor at Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Dolores Jimerson: View Here.
- The Roots of Understanding Tribal Relations, Part II: View Here.
- Making Relatives: Healing Soul Wounds: Presented by retired Captain Andy Hunt, Dolores Jimerson, and Joan Gillece: View Here.
LGBTQIA+ Information Exchanges
- Listening to the Voices of Peers in the LGBTQ+ Community: What Will Make a Difference for 988: View Here.
- Responding to the Needs of LGBTQ+ Youth and Their Families: Presented by Marlene Matarese and Angela Weeks: View Here.
Workforce Information Exchanges
- Overcoming Barriers and Recognizing the Unique Value of Including Peer Support Specialists with Prior Justice Involvement in Recovery: With Amy Brinkley, Tony Sanchez, Justin Volpe, and Debra A. Pinals, MD: View Here.
- Personal Experience and Strategies: A Dialogue on Recovery Workforce Barriers and Solutions: Presented by Justin Volpe and Amy Brinkley: View Here.
- Creating a Compassionate Crisis Response Workforce: Presented by Joan Gillece, Richard Bebout, and Jo Ann Wallace: View Here.
- B'More Kind: View Here.
- Supporting the Behavioral Health Workforce: Enhancing Immune Health: Presented by Peggy Swarbrick and Jessica Jonikas: View Here.
- Engaging Religious Communities in Crisis Prevention and Response. Presented by Neelley Hicks: View Here.
Children and Adolescents Information Exchanges
- Understanding and Planning for Children’s Mobile Crisis: A Conversation with Elizabeth Manley: View Here.
- Elevating Youth Voices: Presented by Youth Program Specialist Shayn MacDonald and Youth Program Coordinator Lydia Proulx of Youth MOVE: View Here.
Name |
Position Title |
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David Miller |
Project Director |
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Leah Holmes- Bonilla |
Senior Training and Technical Assistance Adviser |
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Jane Tobler |
Training and Technical Assistance Advisor |
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Justin Volpe |
Peer Support Specialist |
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Nili Ezekiel |
Technical Assistance and Research Associate |
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Anthony McRae |
Senior Program Specialist |
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Abby Tausig |
Senior Program Specialist |
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Emmet Bloomer |
Senior Program Specialist |
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Ava Kaufmann |
Program Specialist |
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Sosena Megabiaw |
Program Specialist |