National Women’s Mental Health and Substance Use Technical Assistance Center

The purpose of this program is to enhance the capacity of healthcare providers serving women across the nation in the core health specialties of mental health (MH) and substance use (SU), obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), pediatrics, emergency services, crisis services, and primary care to address the diverse needs of women with, or at risk for mental and substance use disorders (SUD), including those who were greatly impacted by COVID-19. Eligible applicants are State, local, tribal, and territorial governments, tribal organizations, nonprofit community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address community behavioral health needs worsened by the COVID-19 public health emergency. The anticipated total available funding is $12.5 million total for 5 years, with an anticipated number of awards being 1 and an anticipated award amount of up to $2.5 million per year. The application due date is February 18, 2025.