Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Department of Health Wyoming received a $412,289 Block Grant for Community Mental Health Services award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services (CFDA 93.958), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This two-year block grant enables Wyoming to provide comprehensive community-based mental health services to adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances across the state.

Under this award, the Department of Health Wyoming delivers a range of community mental health services including outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, case management, peer support programs, and workforce training initiatives. The grant funds support the development and maintenance of Wyoming's community mental health service network, which operates through sub-awards to local governments, community organizations, and qualified community mental health providers. Up to 5 percent of grant funds may be allocated to administrative costs, with the remainder directed toward direct service delivery. Additionally, Wyoming is required to set aside 10 percent of its allocation for evidence-based programs targeting individuals with early serious mental illness, including psychotic disorders.