Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Grants
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| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
| Top Organization | Department of Health and Human Services |
| Creation Legislation | Public Health Service Act |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Grants fund prevention, treatment, and recovery services for substance use and mental health disorders. They aim to enhance behavioral health access and outcomes across diverse populations. |
| Program Start | 1992 |
| Initial Funding | $1.374 billion |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Historic | No |
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Grants (SAMHSA Grants) is a Department of Health and Human Services initiative administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that provides funding to all 50 states, territories, tribal entities, and local organizations across the United States, supporting over 2,800 stakeholders and more than 50 projects annually to address substance use and mental health challenges as of 2025. Established in 1992 under the Public Health Service Act via the ADAMHA Reorganization Act, SAMHSA Grants have disbursed over $40 billion by 2025, with $2.8 billion in FY 2025, including block grants like SUPTRS BG and competitive awards, enhancing resilience post-Hurricane Helene through targeted recovery services in regions like North Carolina.
Goals
- Prevent substance use and promote mental health through accessible services.[1]
- Fund treatment and recovery support for underserved and high-risk populations.
- Improve behavioral health outcomes via evidence-based practices and data collection.
Organization
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Grants were sponsored by SAMHSA within the Department of Health and Human Services, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. Funding comes from Congressional appropriations, supporting over 2,800 stakeholders—states, territories, tribes, nonprofits, and local providers—across all U.S. jurisdictions, managed by SAMHSA’s Centers for Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Mental Health Services, under the leadership of Assistant Secretary Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon.
The leader at the Department level was the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, currently Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon (as of March 04, 2025), directing grant strategies.
History
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Grants were established in 1992 under the Public Health Service Act, specifically Title XIX, Part B, via the ADAMHA Reorganization Act of 1992, consolidating earlier efforts into SAMHSA’s framework. They launched with $1.374 billion for the SUPTRS BG, expanded with programs like State Opioid Response (SOR) in 2018 ($1 billion, Web ID 6), and by 2025, include over $2.8 billion annually, with 2025 efforts post-Hurricane Helene enhancing recovery through grants like CCBHC Improvement ($3.9 million, Web ID 10).
Funding
Initial funding in 1992 was $1.374 billion from Congressional appropriations for SUPTRS BG. Funding continues, with FY 2025 at $2.8 billion—including $1.858 billion for SUPTRS BG and $45.1 million in recent awards (Web ID 10)—supporting over 50 projects, with no end date as appropriations sustain efforts like 2025’s $5 million for Helene recovery (Post ID 5).
Implementation
The initiative was implemented through block grants (e.g., SUPTRS BG, MHBG) and competitive awards (e.g., SOR, CCBHC), funding prevention, treatment, and recovery across all U.S. jurisdictions. It operates continuously with no end date, supporting over 2,800 stakeholders, with 2025 efforts post-Hurricane Helene enhancing resilience via recovery-focused funding in affected areas.
Related
- Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant
- Mental Health Block Grant
- State Opioid Response Grants
External links
- https://www.samhsa.gov/grants
- https://www.hhs.gov/ - Department of Health and Human Services Overview
- https://www.doi.gov/ - Department of the Interior Overview
- wikipedia:Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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References
- ↑ "SAMHSA Grants Overview," SAMHSA, accessed March 04, 2025.