Formula Grant X06SM088809

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), a U.S. state government entity, received a $1,715,084.00 Formula Grant award on September 1, 2023 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program (CFDA 93.150). The PATH program provides formula grant funding to support services for individuals suffering from serious mental illness, serious mental illness and substance abuse disorders, and/or homelessness or imminent risk of homelessness, with the goal of assisting these vulnerable populations in transitioning to stable housing and accessing appropriate mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, case management, and other supportive services. Through this award, DBHDD will deliver critical behavioral health, mental health treatment, substance abuse prevention and treatment, crisis counseling, supportive housing, early intervention, and community integration services for individuals across Georgia, including those with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, homelessness, and other vulnerable populations. Services will be provided in partnership with local community service boards, hospitals, non-profits, and other sub-awardees.