The Trump administration is investing $13 million to expand behavioral healthcare services in South Dakota, including the creation of a same-day 24/7 mobile crisis response service for residents with mental health and substance use needs.
The funding includes 12 modernization and infrastructure grants for providers participating in South Dakota’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic initiative, according to a Sept. 24 news release from CMS. The grants are intended to expand provider capacity and crisis services, invest in IT infrastructure and strengthen the behavioral healthcare workforce.
The $13 million investment follows $120 million in previously announced funding for IT modernization, cybersecurity, interoperability and care coordination across South Dakota.
The funding is part of the Rural Health Transformation Program and is one piece of South Dakota’s broader allocation for fiscal year 2026. The program is a $50 billion investment to support healthcare delivery across all 50 states.
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