Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Team Partnerships
This grant supports creating or expanding mobile crisis teams to help people in mental health or substance use crises, aiming to reduce dependence on police and emergency rooms through strong community partnerships.
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per year per award (up to 4 years); est. total program funding $15,273,702; ~20 awards
Summary: Supports establishment or enhancement of mobile crisis teams for behavioral health crises, aiming to reduce reliance on law enforcement and emergency departments.
Description
This program funds the creation or enhancement of mobile crisis teams serving children, youth, and adults experiencing mental health or substance use crises. The initiative focuses on expanding behavioral health crisis response capacity and developing structured partnerships to decrease dependence on law enforcement and emergency departments as first responders for behavioral health emergencies.
