Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Alabama Department of Mental Health awarded $6.17M in Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse (CFDA 93.959) funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This block grant supports the state's comprehensive substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services across Alabama, with the Place of Performance designated as Montgomery, AL. The grant enables the department to plan, implement, and evaluate activities designed to prevent and treat substance use disorders while supporting rehabilitation initiatives for affected populations.

Under this award, the Alabama Department of Mental Health delivers critical behavioral health services including outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment, emergency crisis response, and targeted interventions for vulnerable populations such as pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders. The department leverages sub-awardee partnerships with entities including the Alabama Department of Public Health and local community mental health centers to expand service delivery statewide. The grant funding supports workforce development, first responder training in mental health awareness, crisis response system development, and employment support for individuals with serious mental illness, ensuring comprehensive coverage of substance abuse prevention and treatment services across Alabama's jurisdictions.