Abstract / Summary
Last week the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded almost $250 million for services to treat substance use disorder (SUD), prevent death from overdose, and provide mental health treatment. “These grants will help communities reach people at critical moments, such as when a child is struggling with trauma, when someone is ready to seek treatment for opioid use disorder, when a first responder arrives at the scene of an overdose, or when a person in recovery is working to rebuild their life,” said SAMHSA Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Christopher D. Carroll in announcing the grants September 25. “With more tools and resources, communities can better connect people to care when they need it and support them on the path to recovery.” The awards, which are authorized by law, include.