The federal Block Grant award of $1,457,889.00 was provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services program (CFDA 93.958). The award was granted to the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) to support comprehensive community mental health services for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances across the Commonwealth. The grant funding enables DMH to deliver a wide range of behavioral health interventions, including outpatient counseling, substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention, case management, housing assistance, peer support, workforce training, and public education campaigns. DMH partners with local non-profit organizations, community mental health centers, housing authorities, and academic institutions to provide these direct mental health services through sub-awards. The grant award has a performance period from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2026.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.5m | 8/7/24 |