The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), through its Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) Division, has been awarded a $1,003,132 Block Grant for Community Mental Health Services (CFDA 93.958) by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This 2-year grant, effective from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2026, will enable LDH to deliver a wide range of comprehensive community mental health services to adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances across Louisiana. The Block Grant funding will support outpatient counseling, substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention, case management, housing assistance, peer support, workforce training, and public education campaigns. LDH collaborates with regional human services districts, universities, non-profit partners, and community organizations to implement evidence-based behavioral health interventions and recovery support services targeting diverse and underserved populations, including veterans, LGBTQI+ individuals, pregnant women, and those involved in the criminal justice system.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.0m | 8/7/24 |