To broaden community access to addiction treatment, mental health services, and recovery support across the United States.
Approach:
Funding Allocation: $247.9 million in grants awarded by SAMHSA to enhance addiction treatment and mental health services.
Focus Areas: Investments include school-based mental health assistance, trauma treatment for children and families, overdose reversal resources for first responders, and support for individuals in recovery.
Key Findings:
$69.4 million for Medication-Assisted Treatment to support opioid use disorder.
$34.6 million for overdose-response training for community members and first responders.
$54.9 million for Project AWARE to promote mental health among school-aged youth.
$41.8 million for trauma treatment under the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative.
$10.1 million for treatment and workforce support for individuals recovering from substance use disorders.
