Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

“Understanding the roles that mental illness and substance use disorders play in the lives of those at risk for being chronically homeless is key to addressing this public health issue,” said SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde. “These grants will help communities connect individuals and families with the behavioral health resources they need to sustain long-term recovery in a stable housing environment.”

The eight awardees will receive up to approximately $500,000 per year for up to three years.  The actual amount of funding is subject to the availability of funds.

The following is a list of the grant awardees and their first year grant amounts:

Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital and Center in Oak Ridge, TN                                 $500,000

Luke-Dorf, Inc. in Tigard, OR                                                                                     $500,000

Community Health Clinics, Inc. in Nampa, ID                                                          $491,571

Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harrison County in Houston, TX            $499,997

Central City Concern in Portland, OR                                                                       $499,490

Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA      $500,000

Heartland Family Service in Omaha, NE                                                                    $500,000

Riverwood Mental Health Services in Warren, RI                                                     $500,000

SAMHSA is a public health agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. Its mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.