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Chicago-based behavioral health provider Wellington Counseling Group has been acquired by Arc Health. 

Virtual mental healthcare provider Mantra Health secured $5 million in a Series A investment round led by VMG partners.

Here are five mental health startups that raised a total of more than $42 million, as reported by Becker's since March 8:

Florida plans to grant $21 million toward an initiative to reframe mental health education with a focus on resilience. 

Four libraries in Chicago will begin offering mental health services as part of the city's plan to expand its mental health network in all 77 neighborhoods, Block Club Chicago reported March 24. 

HHS has established two grants totaling $123.6 million for community behavioral health clinic expansion through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

The East Central Mental Health Region's governing board in Iowa has decided to allocate $2.9 million in funding to two county mental health facilities, The Gazette reported March 23. 

UTHealth Houston has been approved by the UTHealth system and the state of Texas to open a new school to train behavioral healthcare workers. 

Gaines Township, Mich.-based Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services has acquired Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Cherry Health's employee assistance program contracts, MLive reported March 22. 

The North East Independent School District in San Antonio has been granted $2.6 million to fund mental health services for students and families, KSAT reported March 23.