Bsca center for mental health block grants

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services received a $290,159.00 Block Grant for Community Mental Health Services (CFDA 93.958) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for the period from September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2027. This award is designated as a child award within Maine DHHS's broader portfolio of mental health and substance abuse services funding and supports the delivery of comprehensive community-based mental health services in Augusta, Maine.

Under this block grant, Maine DHHS will provide or facilitate community mental health services targeting adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Consistent with SAMHSA block grant requirements, allowable services include outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, case management, peer support, and psychosocial rehabilitation programs. The award supports Maine's implementation of integrated service systems for vulnerable populations through qualified community mental health programs, with up to 5 percent of funds designated for grant administration. Maine DHHS will maintain records in compliance with state requirements and federal regulatory standards while coordinating service delivery through local community organizations and providers across the service area.