Bsca center for mental health block grants

The Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) received a Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services award (CFDA 93.958) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the amount of $205,329.00, with an award date of September 30, 2025 and ultimate completion date of September 29, 2027. This two-year block grant supports BHDDH's delivery of comprehensive community-based mental health services across Rhode Island, including outpatient counseling, substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention, case management, housing assistance, peer support, and workforce training for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances.

As a state government entity, BHDDH utilizes block grant funds to develop and maintain integrated behavioral health service networks throughout Rhode Island. The funding enables the organization to provide critical prevention, treatment, and recovery support interventions through community mental health centers, psychosocial rehabilitation programs, peer-support initiatives, and other qualified community-based providers. In accordance with federal program requirements, funds may be used at the state's discretion to achieve program objectives, with up to 5 percent of grant funds allocated for administration, while statutory restrictions prohibit use of funds for inpatient services, capital improvements, or cash payments to service recipients.