Block Grant B09SM090361

The New York State Office of Mental Health has been awarded a $12,433,032 Block Grant for Community Mental Health Services (CFDA 93.958) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This 2-year grant, running from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2026, enables the Office to deliver a comprehensive array of community-based mental health services across New York. Key services funded under this Block Grant 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 for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. As the designated state mental health authority, the Office of Mental Health leverages these significant federal Block Grant funds to implement its statewide plan for addressing mental health needs in close coordination with other state agencies and local partners.