The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded a $8,149,427 Block Grant for Community Mental Health Services (CFDA 93.958) to the Administracion De Servicios De Salud Mental Y Contra La Adiccion (ASSMCA), the mental health and anti-addiction services authority for Puerto Rico. The award, effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026, enables ASSMCA to deliver a comprehensive array of community-based mental health services across Puerto Rico, including outpatient counseling, substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention, case management, housing assistance, peer support, and public education campaigns. This SAMHSA block grant funding allows ASSMCA to expand access to critical mental health services for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances in Puerto Rico.
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