Today, HHS through HRSAgov, announced the availability of $13 million in funding to increase access to behavioralhealth care services & address health disparities in rural America. Learn more & apply:
. Eligible applicants include entities such as Rural Health Clinics, federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and community- and faith-based organizations.
“Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic must include meeting the behavioral health needs of individuals experiencing substance use disorder,” said HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson. “In rural areas, accessing the care and services to address these needs can be a particular challenge. The funding we are announcing today is directly targeted to the community needs of rural areas and will help expand access to behavioral health services to meet these needs.
Since 2018, the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – a multi-year initiative administered by HRSA – has provided over $400 million in direct grants and technical assistance to rural communities addressing behavioral health care challenges, including substance use disorder.
Applicants can begin the RCORP-Behavioral Health Care Support application process on Grants.gov and must apply by Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 11:59 PM, ET. Visit theFor more information about efforts to address barriers to treatment for substance use disorder in rural areas, visit HRSA’s
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