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Community Mental Health Block Grant


Description

A two-year federal block grant that funds comprehensive community mental health services through contracts with local mental health authorities and local behavioral health authorities across the state. Prioritizes adults with serious mental illnesses and children with serious emotional disturbances for state-funded treatment services.

Market positioning

Federal block grant program for comprehensive community mental health services

Target audience

Local mental health authorities and behavioral health authorities serving adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances

Use cases

Funding comprehensive community mental health services through state-administered contracts with local authorities, prioritizing adults with serious mental illnesses and children with serious emotional disturbances

Company information

Company size

Large Government Agency

Revenue

$1.7 trillion (federal budget)

Scale

National

Number of users

All 50 states, DC, and territories

Features

Comprehensive community mental health services, Contracts with local authorities, Federal guideline compliance, Planning and evaluation activities, Priority populations focus, Statewide coverage, Two-year funding cycles

Pricing

Pricing modelgrant-funded
Starting priceGrant funding - varies by state allocation
Billing periodTwo-year funding cycles

Rating

N/A - Government Program

Pros and cons

Based on: (AI summary)

Pros

  • Federal funding stability
  • Comprehensive service coverage
  • Statewide reach
  • Priority population focus
  • Two-year funding cycles provide stability

Cons

  • Limited to Texas
  • Federal guideline constraints
  • Priority population restrictions
  • Dependent on federal funding
  • Complex contracting requirements

Feature Comparison

Top features across 20 competitors (most common first)

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Mobile app access
Enhancement of culturally and linguistically appropriate services; Funding for innovative programming addressing mental health inequities; Grants for increasing equitable access to care; Support for promoting awareness of mental health disparities
Advocacy and policy work
Annual conference and webinars
Crisis services and 988 hotline access
Free mental health screening tools
Mental health learning hub and educational resources
Multilingual resources (English and Spanish)
National affiliate network
Research and state mental health rankings
Rural mental health specialized resources
Treatment option exploration and guidance
Workplace wellness programs
Youth leadership programs
Crisis hotline directories
Educational articles and guides
Location-based therapist search
Mental health resource guides
Sliding scale therapy provider listings
State-funded therapy information