SAMHSA offers $36.9 million in mental health funding
Grants will address substance misuse and promote mental wellness within communities
By Renata Hill, Moodfuel
Grants will address substance misuse and promote mental wellness within communities
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced $36.9 million in funding opportunities for grant programs supporting mental health services across the U.S. These grant programs support the Biden-Harris Administration’s priorities to address the overdose and mental health crises.
“SAMHSA grant programs like these help communities implement comprehensive, evidence-based strategies that prevent and address substance misuse and promote mental health across the country,” said SAMHSA Director Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D. SAMHSA operates within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Grants will focus on:
- Training for providers and students in health professions
- Screening and treatment referrals for all age groups
- Creating trauma-informed programs for youth experiencing serious mental illness
- Supporting addiction treatment and recovery for first responders
- Strengthening peer- and family-focused programs.