The Regional Care Coordination Agency (RCCA) is accepting applications to establish a statewide Opioid Training and Technical Assistance Center (OTTAC) in Illinois. The goal of OTTAC is to strengthen the healthcare and behavioral health workforce in Illinois. To accomplish this goal, the recipient of OTTAC funding will:
- Provide training and technical assistance (TTA) to healthcare sites, providers, and organizations that increases access to culturally responsive and culturally humble prevention, treatment, and recovery services for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) or OUD co-occurring with mental health conditions (co-occurring disorders [COD]). Communities disproportionately impacted by opioid overdoses and multigenerational harms associated with structural racism and health inequities should be prioritized.
- Administer professional workforce development (PWD) opportunities that facilitate growth in the number of certified/licensed behavioral health professionals in the state. These opportunities must include clinical supervision of individuals seeking licensure or certification, as well as internships, fellowships, and other paid training experiences (PTE).
The total amount of funds available is estimated to be $12,000,000 to be awarded over three (3) years. An estimate of up to $9,000,000 is available for Task 1, Task 2, and Task 3, and up to $3,000,000 is available for Task 4. One organization will be awarded funds to fulfill the requirements of the subaward.
Services provided under this NOFO should reflect the Illinois Department of Human Services’ (IDHS) commitment to advancing equity and racial and social justice by enabling all to thrive, regardless of race, zip code, and disability.
OTTAC NOFO
The Regional Care Coordination Agency (RCCA) is accepting applications to establish a statewide Opioid Training and Technical Assistance Center (OTTAC) in Illinois. The goal of OTTAC is to strengthen the healthcare and behavioral health workforce in Illinois. To accomplish this goal, the recipient of OTTAC funding will:
- Provide training and technical assistance (TTA) to healthcare sites, providers, and organizations that increases access to culturally responsive and culturally humble prevention, treatment, and recovery services for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) or OUD co-occurring with mental health conditions (co-occurring disorders [COD]). Communities disproportionately impacted by opioid overdoses and multigenerational harms associated with structural racism and health inequities should be prioritized.
- Administer professional workforce development (PWD) opportunities that facilitate growth in the number of certified/licensed behavioral health professionals in the state. These opportunities must include clinical supervision of individuals seeking licensure or certification, as well as internships, fellowships, and other paid training experiences (PTE).
The total amount of funds available is estimated to be $12,000,000 to be awarded over three (3) years. An estimate of up to $9,000,000 is available for Task 1, Task 2, and Task 3, and up to $3,000,000 is available for Task 4. One organization will be awarded funds to fulfill the requirements of the subaward.
Services provided under this NOFO should reflect the Illinois Department of Human Services’ (IDHS) commitment to advancing equity and racial and social justice by enabling all to thrive, regardless of race, zip code, and disability.