System of Care and Community Services Expansion Grants

The Ontario County Department of Mental Health invites proposals for innovative, community-based initiatives designed to strengthen the System of Care for children, youth, families, and adults. The funding opportunity supports the expansion of prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and peer support services to fill critical gaps in the county’s local mental hygiene system. A total of $250,000 in one-time funding is available, with organizations able to request up to $100,000 each. The proposed projects should demonstrate coordination with other community initiatives and show measurable community benefit. Some key priorities for funding include System of Care Expansion, Prevention and Early Intervention, Harm Reduction and Recovery, Peer and Family Support, Adult Services Expansion, and Cross-System Collaboration. • System of Care Expansion: Strengthen coordination across service providers, agencies, and systems serving children, youth, and families. • Prevention and Early Intervention: Address mental health, substance use, or social risk factors before they escalate. • Harm Reduction and Recovery: Implement or expand services that reduce overdose risk and promote long-term recovery. • Peer and Family Support: Expand access to youth, family, or adult peer services and strengthen workforce sustainability. • Adult Services Expansion: Develop or enhance supports for adults with SMI or co-occurring substance use disorders. • Cross-System Collaboration: Build partnerships that bridge behavioral health, education, justice, healthcare, and human services.