NOTE: This is a Forecasted Opportunity.

The purpose of this program is to address increased community behavioral health needs worsened by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Grant funds can be used for the following:

• Promoting care coordination among local entities;
• Training the mental and behavioral workforce, relevant stakeholders, and community members;
• Addressing surge capacity for mental and behavioral health needs;
• Providing mental and behavioral health services to individuals with mental health needs (including co-occurring substance use disorders) as delivered by behavioral and mental health professionals utilizing telehealth services; and
• Supporting, enhancing, or expanding mental and behavioral health preventive and crisis intervention services.