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US Health Dept Offers $281M for Addiction, Mental Health
7 Jul
Summary
- Over $281 million in grants available for addiction and mental illness.
- Largest grant of $68.2 million expands opioid use disorder treatment access.
- Funding supports suicide prevention, trauma care, and first responder training.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced significant funding opportunities totaling over $281 million. These grants are directed towards 15 distinct programs designed to address critical issues such as addiction, overdose incidents, and mental illness. Announced by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), these initiatives will bolster a range of services.
Key areas of support include expanding access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, with the largest single opportunity valued at $68.2 million. Funding will also target school-based mental health services, specialized trauma care for children, and essential overdose response training for first responders nationwide.
Additional funding opportunities are earmarked for community-based overdose prevention strategies, integrated physical and behavioral healthcare models, and suicide prevention programs specifically for college campuses. Support for recovery services and educational initiatives on federal behavioral health privacy regulations are also included.
