Project Grant H79TI087255

Award Date 9/30/24
Completion Date 9/29/29
Dollars Obligated $400K
Federal Grant Program
93.243
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Riverside, CA 92507, USA

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance (CFDA 93.243) program to Riverside County Mental Health. This grant, awarded on September 30, 2024, will fund the Family Preservation Court (FPC) Expansion Project, which aims to increase access to substance abuse treatment and support services for eligible individuals in Riverside County, California, regardless of their Medicaid (Medi-Cal) coverage status.

The key products and services to be delivered under this grant include: expanding the FPC program to serve an additional 175 participants over 5 years, establishing a dedicated staff position to screen and refer appropriate individuals to the FPC program, providing participation incentives and evidence-based treatment services such as Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and smoking cessation support, and increasing access to recovery residences for FPC participants who lack stable housing. The grant will also fund staff training on the FPC model and MAT to enhance service delivery.

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