Navigator Emergency Department Diversion Models for Non-Urgent Mental Health Concerns (R01 Clinical Trial Required)

This NOFO builds research about the effectiveness, implementation, and optimization of family navigation ED diversion models for non-urgent mental health problems. The program is designed to utilize triage tools to identify mental health acuity, facilitate engagement in mental health services and needed resources, and provide support, knowledge about the mental health condition, and facilitate linkages/address barriers to help-seeking among families. This R01 funding opportunity requires clinical trials and is offered by the National Institutes of Health to support research that can improve emergency department diversion strategies for mental health concerns.