The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has been awarded a $7,757,048 federal Project Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Mental Health Disaster Assistance and Emergency Mental Health program (CFDA 93.982). The grant, awarded on July 20, 2024, will fund the provision of supplemental emergency mental health counseling and crisis services to individuals affected by major disasters in California. The program will deliver crisis counseling, outreach, case management, and training for mental health workers to address the immediate and long-term mental health needs of populations impacted by natural disasters, emergencies, and other significant traumatic events in the state. The grant period extends through April 19, 2025, during which DHCS will partner with local agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations to implement these critical mental health interventions for affected Californians.
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