This $2,977,234 federal Project Grant award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Mental Health Disaster Assistance and Emergency Mental Health program (CFDA 93.982) will provide supplemental emergency mental health services and crisis counseling assistance to individuals affected by major disasters in the state of Georgia. The grant, awarded on February 17, 2025, will support critical behavioral health, mental health treatment, substance abuse prevention and treatment, crisis counseling, supportive housing, early intervention, and community integration services delivered through the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and its regional partners. These services aim to address the immediate and long-term mental health needs of Georgia's populations impacted by natural disasters, emergencies, and other significant traumatic events. The grant funding will also support capacity building, workforce development, data systems enhancement, and planning efforts to expand high-quality, person-centered mental health care throughout the state.
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