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HHS Allocates Nearly $250 Million to Enhance Addiction Treatment, Overdose Prevention, and Mental Health Services

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  • Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)

  • September 25, 2026

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    HHS announced $247.9 million in grants to enhance addiction treatment, mental health services, and recovery support nationwide.

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    The funding aims to improve school-based mental health assistance and increase trauma treatment for children and families.

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    $69.4 million will support Medication-Assisted Treatment for opioid addiction, aiming to curb overdose and prescription misuse.

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    Project AWARE will receive $54.9 million to promote mental health and substance use services among school-aged youth.

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    $10.1 million will support individuals in recovery by assisting them in living independently and joining the workforce.

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HHS Awards Almost $250 Million to Expand Addiction Treatment, Overdose Prevention and Mental Health Services

  • by Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)

  • September 25, 2026

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