Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) received a $3.66M Block Grant for Community Mental Health Services (CFDA 93.958) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), awarded October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2027. This two-year block grant enables ODMHSAS to deliver comprehensive community-based mental health services throughout Oklahoma, including outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, case management, peer support services, and substance abuse treatment. The funding supports services targeting adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances, with particular emphasis on evidence-based interventions and support for vulnerable populations including individuals experiencing homelessness, veterans, and those with co-occurring disorders.

ODMHSAS, as Oklahoma's primary behavioral health authority, administers these funds through partnerships with local mental health centers, community organizations, and state agencies to maintain an integrated service delivery system. The grant permits flexibility in resource allocation while requiring ODMHSAS to maintain prescribed service standards, allocate at least 10 percent of funds toward evidence-based programs for early serious mental illness, and ensure integrated services for children with serious emotional disturbance. Up to 5 percent of grant funds may be used for administrative purposes, with restrictions on inpatient services, capital improvements, and cash payments to service recipients.