The State of Alaska Department of Health has been awarded a $1,602,062 Block Grant for Community Mental Health Services (CFDA 93.958) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This 2-year grant, running from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, will enable the department to provide comprehensive community mental health services to adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances across the state. Services covered under the grant 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 Alaska's public health authority, the department will leverage its partnerships with tribal organizations, nonprofits, and local agencies to facilitate the delivery of these critical mental health services to communities throughout the state.
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