Block Grant B09SM090751

Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services Award Summary

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) received a Block Grant for Community Mental Health Services award totaling $10,035,350 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. Under CFDA 93.958, this two-year block grant enables OhioMHAS to deliver comprehensive community-based mental health services targeting adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances across Ohio.

The grant funding supports a range of evidence-based community mental health services including outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, case management, substance abuse treatment, housing assistance, peer support services, and workforce training initiatives. OhioMHAS administers these services through qualified community programs, which may include community mental health centers, child mental health programs, psychosocial rehabilitation programs, and mental health peer-support programs. Up to 5 percent of the obligated funds may be used for grant administration, while the state is required to set aside 10 percent specifically for evidence-based programs targeting early serious mental illness, including psychotic disorders. The award enables OhioMHAS to maintain and expand its community mental health service infrastructure while serving diverse populations including individuals experiencing homelessness and substance abuse disorders.