The federal Block Grant award of $2,565,796.00 was provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services program (CFDA 93.958). This grant supports the Illinois Department of Human Services in delivering a wide range of comprehensive community-based mental health services to adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances across the state. Funded services may include outpatient counseling, substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention, case management, housing assistance, peer support, workforce training, and public education campaigns. The award has a performance period from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2027. The Illinois Department of Human Services, as the direct grant recipient, may sub-award portions of the funding to local governments, community organizations, and healthcare providers to expand the reach and impact of these critical mental health services.
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