Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) received a formula grant award of $311,303.00 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services under the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program (CFDA 93.150). The award was issued on July 1, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2027, and supports comprehensive services targeting individuals experiencing serious mental illness (SMI) and co-occurring substance use disorders (COD) who are experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness.

Under this PATH formula grant, BHDDH delivers integrated behavioral health and housing services across Rhode Island, including outreach, screening, diagnostic treatment, case management, substance abuse treatment, community mental health services, and residential supportive services. As the designated state agency administering PATH funds in Rhode Island, BHDDH coordinates the delivery of these services through its Behavioral Healthcare Division (operating as Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Services) and may sub-award portions of the grant to local public or nonprofit organizations to ensure targeted interventions reach vulnerable populations at the community level.