FEDERAL

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ); Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program

Deadline: April 14, 2015

Eligibility: State, tribal and local governments

Funding Available: Approximately 30 awards up to $250,000 each

Description: The program supports innovative cross-system collaboration for individuals with mental illnesses or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders who come into contact with the justice system. Grantees will plan, implement or expand a justice and mental health collaboration program.

Contact Information: National Criminal Justice Reference Service Response Center, Phone: 1-800-851-3420; E-mail, responsecenter@ncjrs.gov; For the application: http://tinyurl.com/oytm84u