The Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded a $133,001 Block Grant under the CFDA 93.958 Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services program to the South Dakota Department of Social Services. This two-year grant, running from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2026, will enable the state to provide comprehensive community mental health services to adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Funded services may include outpatient counseling, substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention, case management, housing assistance, peer support, workforce training, and public education campaigns focused on prevention, treatment, and recovery. As the prime recipient, the South Dakota Department of Social Services will administer grant-funded services statewide, overseeing sub-awards to counties, tribal entities, community action programs, healthcare providers, and other social service agencies.
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