The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an
agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS),
announced $240 million in awards to launch and expand mental
health and substance use disorder services in more than 400
community health centers across the country that care for more
than 10 million people. Multiple California counties are included
among the list of the
California entities awarded $600,000 grants. Health centers
are trusted community providers and a primary source of care for
individuals across the country who are uninsured, underinsured,
or enrolled in Medicaid — making them well-positioned to respond
to the urgent need for behavioral health services that are
high-quality, stigma-free, culturally competent, and readily
accessible. These grants will help expand access to needed
care to help tackle the nation’s mental health and opioid crises.
