The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) of Texas has been awarded a $3,727,905 Block Grant for Community Mental Health Services (CFDA 93.958) by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This grant, with an award date of September 30, 2024, will enable HHSC to deliver a comprehensive range of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances across the state of Texas.
The grant funding will support a variety of interventions, including 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, HHSC will distribute portions of the grant funding to local governments, non-profit organizations, and community partners as sub-recipients to provide these services directly to Texans in need. The grant has an ultimate completion date of September 29, 2026.
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