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Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP)

FY 2021 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program

Closing Date
This program provides support to criminal justice agencies to partner with mental health agencies and reduce crime and recidivism associated with people with mental illnesses and co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse issues.

FY 2020 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program

Closing Date
This program provides support to law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies to partner with mental health agencies and reduce crime and recidivism associated with people with mental illnesses.

More than $333 Million Awarded to Fight Opioid Crisis


The funds support first responders whose actions can often mean the difference between life and death for those who have overdosed, as well as families, children and crime victims dealing with the impact of substance abuse. Funding was awarded under a number of programs, including the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Programs ($163 million), the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program ($23.8 million), and the Drug Courts...