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R -- EVALUATION OF SUICIDE AND DEPRESSION IN STATES AND COMMUNITIES PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS POC Sheri L. Kretschmaier, Contract Specialist, (301) 443-2475 Margaret M. Kelly, Contracting Officer, (301) 443-2475. POC Sheri L. Kretschmaier, Contract Specialist, (301) 443-2475, Margaret M. Kelly, Contracting Officer, (301) 443-2475. The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), SAMHSA through the General Acquisitions Branch, PSC plans to award a sole source simplified acquisition to AARP, Social Outreach and Support Division in Washington, DC, to develop training and technical assistance materials to be used by all 50 states. Also, to review exsisting suicide and depression programs for older adults, evaluate there effectiveness, judge what are the relevant principles contributing to there effectiveness, describe these principles, develop training materials, and make recommendations for the use of these training materials to States and communities. Anticipated award date is September 23, 1996. No solicitation is available. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0228)

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