The Maryland Department of Health's Behavioral Health Administration received a $3,696,550.00 Block Grant for Community Mental Health Services (CFDA 93.958) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), awarded on October 1, 2024. This funding enables the administration to deliver a comprehensive range of community-based mental health and substance abuse services across Maryland, including outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, case management, housing assistance, peer support, and prevention/education initiatives. The block grant supports the administration's efforts to promote recovery, resiliency, and wellness for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Additionally, the administration utilizes sub-awards to partner with local providers and nonprofits in implementing these federally-funded programs and ensuring a continuum of behavioral health and housing services is available throughout the state.
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