Medscape May 19, 2021
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will inject billions of dollars into programs designed to address mental health and substance use disorders, including $3 billion released to states as of Tuesday, said federal officials.
The American Rescue Plan, a COVID-relief package signed into law in March, contained the money, which will be divided equally between the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Program and the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Program, said Acting Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Tom Coderre, in a call with reporters.
The award amounts will vary by state.
The mental health program helps states and territories provide services for children with serious emotional issues and adults with serious...
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