Newswise — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is awarding System of Care Expansion Planning grants totaling up to nearly $4 million. The purpose of these grants is to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to expand and sustain the system of care approach to providing services for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families.
“Systems of care help coordinate resources and supports in communities to improve all aspects of a young person’s health and well-being, which includes their emotional and behavioral health,” said SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde. “The planning that will occur through these grants will improve services and systems intended to meet the behavioral health needs of families and entire communities.”
SAMHSA anticipates that up to 11 one-year grants from $167,630 to $757,276 will be awarded for one year. Actual award amounts may vary, depending on the availability of funds.
The grantees include:Grantee Award AmountState of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb. $504,413Conn. Dept. of Children & Families, Hartford, Conn. $399,980Ho-Chunk Nation, Black River Falls, Wis. $269,020City of Pasadena, Calif. $215,122N.C. Dept. of Health & Human Services, Raleigh, N.C. $467,550 Iowa Dept. of Human Services, Des Moines, Iowa $213,831Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, Bethel, Alaska $757,276Indiana Family & Social Services Adm., Indianapolis, Ind. $361,737Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Port Angeles, Wash. $327,263N.D. Dept. of Human Services, Bismarck, N.D. $300,000 Ministry of Health, Koror, Palau $167,630
For more information please go to the SAMHSA grants page: www.samhsa.gov/grants
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
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