This $398,260.48 federal Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CFDA 97.032) provides funding to the Iowa Department of Human Services, Division of Fiscal Management, to deliver mental health recovery services and support to individuals and communities impacted by disaster events in the Des Moines, IA area. The grant, awarded on August 6, 2024, will enable the agency to offer critical behavioral health interventions, including crisis counseling, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and other recovery-oriented programs. These services aim to help disaster-affected populations address the emotional and psychological challenges resulting from traumatic experiences and promote community resilience. As a pass-through grant, the Iowa Department of Human Services may further sub-award portions of the funding to local providers, non-profit organizations, and other state-level departments to deliver these essential mental health recovery services to the target population.