Samhsa, children's mental health initiative (CMHI), FY 2026 nofo, SM-26-013, political subdivision: northeast mississippi commission on MH/MR (D.B.A. Lifecore health group), fruition system of care…

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded $1 million to the Northeast Mental Health-Mental Retardation Commission (doing business as Lifecore Health Group) on September 30, 2026, under the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances program (CFDA 93.104).

The Fruition System of Care project will deliver comprehensive community mental health services to children, youth, and young adults aged birth through 21 with serious emotional disturbances in northeast Mississippi. The service area encompasses Benton, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc, and Union Counties, serving an estimated 63,000 children and young adults in the region, with approximately 5,600 to 8,500 experiencing serious emotional disturbances. Services will include individualized service plans developed with family participation, case management, and coordinated care across child-serving systems.

Performance takes place in Tupelo, Mississippi. The period of performance runs from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Samhsa, children's mental health initiative (CMHI), FY 2026 nofo, SM-26-013, political subdivision: northeast mississippi commission on MH/MR (D.B.A. Lifecore health group), fruition system of care - project name: fruition system of care. Geographic area. Northeast mississippi, region 3 mental health communities in benton, chickasaw, itawamba, LEE, monroe, pontotoc, and union counties. Population size in the service area: an estimated 63,000 children, youth and young adults aged 0-21 reside in region 3, with a substantial proportion at risk for or experiencing SED; ~16,000 with behavioral health conditions; ~5,600-8,500 with SED.