Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment

This contract outlines a federal solicitation aimed at implementing the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) public health model targeting children, adolescents, and adults. The program is designed to be applied in various primary care and community health environments, including health centers, hospital systems, health plans, Federally Qualified Health Centers, behavioral health centers, pediatric care offices, children's hospitals, and schools. The primary focus is on screening for underage drinking, opioid use, and other substance use issues, facilitating timely intervention and referral to appropriate treatment services. The solicitation, issued by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration under the Department of Health and Human Services, was posted on June 11, 2026, with a response deadline of July 13, 2026. The point of contact for this opportunity is Carmen Baldwin, and interested parties can seek further information or submit responses via the provided grants.gov link. This initiative reflects a commitment to addressing substance use disorders through early identification and connection to treatment resources in diverse healthcare and educational settings.