Mental Health Block Grant Programs

The Mental Health Block Grant program's objective is to support the grantees in carrying out plans for providing comprehensive community mental health services. The Mental Health Block Grant program is authorized by section 1911 of Title XIX, Part B, Subpart I and III of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act.

Target Populations

Adults with serious mental illnesses. Includes persons age 18 and older who have a diagnosable behavioral, mental, or emotional condition—as defined by the Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders. Their condition substantially interferes with, or limits, one or more major life activities, such as:

Basic daily living (for example, eating or dressing)

Instrumental living (for example, taking prescribed medications or getting around the community)

Participating in a family, school, or workplace

Children with serious emotional disturbances. Includes persons up to age 18 who have a diagnosable behavioral, mental, or emotional issue (as defined by the DSM). This condition results in a functional impairment that substantially interferes with, or limits, a child’s role or functioning in family, school, or community activities.

SAMHSA’s definitions of children with serious emotional disturbances and adults with serious mental illness were provided in a 1993 Federal Register notice (May 20, 1993; 58 FR 29422).

Behavioral Health Advisory Council (BHAC)

Under Construction

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NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness)

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WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)