Substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery services block grant

The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services $130.907 million on October 1, 2025, under the Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse program (CFDA 93.959).

The recipient, Virginia's Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services, uses block grant funding to support prevention, treatment, and recovery activities for substance use disorders across the state. Performance occurs in Virginia. The award covers the period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027.

The Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant program provides funds to states to plan, implement, and evaluate prevention and treatment activities directed to alcohol and drug abuse. Virginia's award obligates $130.907 million for substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery services. The funding supports community-based interventions including outpatient counseling, crisis services, case management, peer support, and specialized treatment for vulnerable populations such as veterans, pregnant women, and justice-involved individuals. DBHDS collaborates with sub-award partners including Virginia Commonwealth University, the McShin Foundation, local health departments, and community organizations to deliver these services statewide.