Block Grant B09SM090371

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR), through its Bureau for Public Health, has been awarded a $3,430,179 Block Grant for Community Mental Health Services from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This 2-year federal grant, running from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, will enable the Bureau to provide a comprehensive range of community mental health services to adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances in West Virginia. Services under this Block Grant program can 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 the state's primary public health agency, the Bureau for Public Health has extensive experience in delivering federally-funded mental health initiatives through partnerships with local health departments, community organizations, and academic institutions across West Virginia.