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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fellowship

With grant support from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), this collaborative project between the University of Maryland-Baltimore, 糖心视频, and Morgan State University aims to meet the rising demand for licensed and proficient social workers capable of assisting individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs).

The current substance use treatment workforce in Maryland is insufficient to meet the treatment needs of individuals with SUD. The ARPA Fellowship expands the Substance Use Disorders Workforce Expansion (SUDWE) Fellowship to further increase the workforce of social workers providing evidence-based interventions in non-traditional adjacent placements, including:

  1. Forensic/Criminal Justice: These settings involve working with individuals who are involved in or affected by the criminal justice system. Examples include prisons, jails, probation offices, and court-mandated treatment programs.
  2. Transition-Aged Youth: This category focuses on young people who are transitioning from adolescence to adulthood. Settings may include youth shelters, transitional living programs, foster care agencies, and educational institutions supporting young adults.
  3. Homeless/Housing Insecure: These settings cater to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Examples include homeless shelters, transitional housing programs, outreach services, and supportive housing initiatives.
  4. Older Adults/Aging Populations: This category involves working with older adults and addressing their unique challenges as they age. Settings may include senior centers, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospice care, and programs focusing on elder abuse prevention and support.

The ARPA Fellowship is open to SU School of Social Work students, who are committed to working in integrated behavioral health settings with one of the above populations. Recipients will be awarded a stipend for participation, with half dispersed at enrollment and half upon completion (stipends are contingent on funding availability).

Fellows agree to participate in self-paced online specialized training and enroll/complete SOWK 653: Substance Abuse Assessment and Intervention.

Eligibility

  • BSW/MSW students
  • Maryland resident
  • Demonstrate a career focus that will provide services related to SUD prevention, treatment and recovery support.
  • You cannot be enrolled in Title IV-E.

What Will You Receive

  • Education and training in evidence-based practices regarding SUDs
  • Financial stipend to assist with tuition costs
  • Professional educational materials and resources

Requirements

  • Current SUD-adjacent field placement supporting forensic/criminal justice, transition-aged youth, homeless/housing insecure, older adults/aging populations.
  • Complete all online self-paced modules in their entirety
  • Complete a reflection exercise and essay based on each module content
  • Schedule and attend regular one-on-one meetings with the Program Manager
  • Enroll/complete SOWK 653: Substance Abuse Assessment and Intervention

Application

Deadline

These materials must be submitted as attachments to  sudwe@salisbury.edu

Please submit all documents in a single email using the subject, “ NAME- ARPA 2025 ”

For Additional Information, please contact:  SUDWE@salisbury.edu