Briefing: National Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Data Privacy

Research Focus

This program funds the establishment of a National Center of Excellence to create and distribute training, technical assistance, and educational resources on federal privacy statutes and regulations governing behavioral health data. The center will serve healthcare practitioners, families, individuals, state agencies, and communities—addressing a critical gap in understanding how privacy laws (such as HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and related frameworks) apply to sensitive mental health and substance use disorder information. The intended contribution is a comprehensive, accessible knowledge infrastructure that translates complex federal privacy requirements into practical guidance for diverse stakeholder groups, spanning clinical, administrative, and community settings.

At a Glance

• Who can apply: Not stated
• Funding & project length: Not stated
• Award / mechanism: Not stated
• Key dates: Not stated
• Best fit for: Organizations with expertise in behavioral health policy, privacy law, and health professions education; applicants positioned to develop scalable training curricula and dissemination networks

Note: This FOA lacks critical details on eligibility, budget, timeline, and award structure. Before investing application effort, contact the funder to confirm whether this is an active solicitation and obtain the full funding announcement.