WorkWell Mental Health Grant
Provided By: South Dakota Department of Health
Overview
The SD DOH is excited to release the WorkWell Mental Health RFA. All South Dakota businesses starting a mental health program or expanding a current program are eligible to apply. This is an opportunity for you to become a worksite that values mental wellness and fosters a supportive work culture through organizational, environmental, and individual interventions.
Eligibility Criteria
Programs often focus on mental wellness interventions at the organizational, environmental, or individual levels.
Funds WILL support:
Tier 1: Individual Level
- Offering onsite/virtual mental health-focused classes/trainings.
- Partnering with local businesses to help provide gift cards for relaxation and stress-reduction activities (up to 20% of asking budget).
Tier 2: Environmental Level
- Building renovations strictly for classes (yoga, meditation, mindfulness) or a stress reduction room.
- Promotional & communication materials used on-site in break rooms etc.
- Expenses incurred from hosting Suicide Prevention State Plan trainings (i.e., meeting space, printing, miscellaneous materials)
Tier 3: Organizational Level
- NAMI SD Hearts+Minds
Tier 4: Tier 4: Naloxone Program
- Implement a program to make naloxone available in the workplace in the event of an overdose. – Guidance can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/
docs/2019-101/pdfs/2019-101. pdf
- Develop a policy for staff training and the transport, storage, maintenance, and location of Naloxone prior to purchasing Naloxone with awarded funds as required by SDCL 34-20A-105.1.
- Staff training must be one that is developed by the South Dakota Department of Health available at https://doh.sd.gov/health-
care-professionals/ems-trauma- program/sd-naloxone-project/ naloxone-for-business- training-and-resources/ - A sample worksite policy can be found at https://doh.sd.gov/health-
care-professionals/ems-trauma- program/sd-naloxone-project/ naloxone-for-business- training-and-resources/
- Staff training must be one that is developed by the South Dakota Department of Health available at https://doh.sd.gov/health-
- Purchase Naloxone to have on-hand for use by authorized, trained employees.
Awarded organizations will be funded up to $2,000 to support Workplace Naloxone Program development and implementation, Workplace Naloxone Policy development and the purchase of Naloxone units.
Important Dates
Grant Release: October 2, 2023
Grant Submission Deadline: On or before October 13, 2023, by 5:00 pm CT
Grant Selection: November 2023
Grant Year Period: December 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024
Important Details
Grant Funds Awarded: Up to $12,000 per worksite.
How to Apply
- Read the full grant description and application instructions
Submit via mail or email to:
Enid Weiss
WorkWell Coordinator
Black Hills Special Services
PO Box 1840
Watertown, SD 57201
Phone: (605) 305-4522
Email: eweiss@bhssc.org
Questions
Reach out to the grant’s primary contact:
Enid Weiss
WorkWell Coordinator
Black Hills Special Services
PO Box 1840
Watertown, SD 57201
Phone: (605) 305-4522
Email: eweiss@bhssc.org