Teen Mental Health First Aid for All Tenth Graders
Teen Mental Health First Aid for All Tenth Graders supports New York students and adults with mental health first aid training to help teens recognize peer challenges and seek responsible adult support.
Funder: New York State Office of Mental Health
Due Dates: October 29, 2026 (Questions) | November 19, 2026 (Q&A posted) | December 17, 2026, 2:00 PM EST (Proposals) | January 14, 2027 (Anticipated notification) | July 1, 2027 (Anticipated contract start)
Funding Amounts: One five-year award: $3.5 million in Year 1, $10.5 million in Year 2, and $17.5 million annually in Years 3–5
Summary: Supports statewide expansion of Teen Mental Health First Aid training for all New York State tenth graders and corresponding adult training.
Key Information: Only New York State 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies may apply, and SFS prequalification is required before submission.
Description
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) will select one organization to expand Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) statewide. The training teaches teens ages 14–18 to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges among peers, understand the effects of bullying and school violence, discuss concerns, and seek help from a responsible adult.
The initiative combines student training with Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training for adults and certification of new instructors. Its goal is sustainable training capacity that gives all New York State tenth graders access to tMHFA. The awardee will coordinate statewide implementation, outreach, partnerships, data collection, and quality improvement, following the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s program standards. Training capacity and an outreach and implementation plan must support access for all tenth graders by the end of Year 4.
