The grants were made possible through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Health Resources and Services Administration and the Administration for Children and Families, according to a Sept. 25 news release.
The awards include $131.7 million in grant programs to connect youth and families to behavioral health services, $55 million to expand access to mental health care for young people in schools and $20 million to improve mental health services provided to children in the child welfare system.
At the Becker's Fall Behavioral Health Summit, taking place November 4–5 in Chicago, behavioral health leaders and executives will explore strategies for expanding access to care, integrating services, addressing workforce challenges and leveraging innovation to improve outcomes across the behavioral health continuum. Apply for complimentary registration now.