Biden-Harris Administration Announces $74.4 Million in Funding … – HHS.gov

Funding opportunities for grant programs that address behavioral health challenges in local communities by preventing substance use initiation, reducing the progression of substance use, and addressing other related concerns

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced notices of funding opportunities this week for grant programs that address behavioral health challenges in local communities by preventing substance use initiation, reducing the progression of substance use, and addressing other related concerns. The grant opportunities total about $74.4 million and are part of the Biden-Harris Administrations priorities to beat the overdose epidemic and tackle the mental health crisis two key pillars of the Presidents Unity Agenda for the nation.

By supporting the development and delivery of community-based behavioral health services, we promote positive outcomes and advance health equity, said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. This funding emphasizes the Biden-Harris Administrations commitment to providing the resources our local communities need.

SAMHSA is committed to improving access to behavioral health care services in America's communities, said Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D., HHS Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use and the leader of SAMHSA. This funding is a critical investment to help organizations in those communities to implement comprehensive, evidence-based strategies to prevent and address substance misuse and promote mental health.

These awards facilitate ongoing efforts across HHS to advance the HHS Overdose Prevention Strategy, which is focused on prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery. These awards also support the Biden-Harris Administrations comprehensive mental health strategy as well as the National Drug Control Strategy, which delivers on President Bidens Unity Agenda for a whole-of-government approach to beat the overdose epidemic and tackle the mental health crisis.

The grant funding opportunities being announced are:

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text988or chat at988lifeline.org. To learn how to get support for mental health, drug or alcohol issues, visitFindSupport.gov. If you are ready to locate a treatment facility or provider, you can go directly toFindTreatment.govor call800-662-HELP (4357).

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