Bsca center for mental health block grants

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded the Florida Department of Children and Families $2,805,283 under the Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services program (CFDA 93.958) on September 30, 2025, with completion expected by September 29, 2027. This two-year block grant provides comprehensive community-based mental health services to adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances across Florida's 67 counties.

Services funded through this award include outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, case management, peer support, substance abuse treatment, housing assistance, and workforce training. The Florida Department of Children and Families implements these services through partnerships with over 50 local non-profit organizations, community mental health centers, and housing authorities operating from the Tallahassee headquarters. Per program requirements, up to 5 percent of grant funds may be allocated to administrative costs, and the state must maintain a minimum 10 percent set-aside for evidence-based programs targeting individuals with early serious mental illness. The award supports integrated service systems for vulnerable populations, including homeless transition support and services for economically disadvantaged communities.