The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced nearly $9 million in funding to enhance the mental health and substance use workforce in underserved communities. This investment will train more healthcare providers in providing individuals with the necessary care they need. This program supports the prevention, treatment, and recovery of individuals, including opioid use disorder services.
“Thanks to President Biden, we are transforming and expanding behavioral health support across our country,” said Secretary Becerra. “These funds make it easier for more individuals and families to access the mental health support, treatment and recovery services, and other help they need and deserve.”
“At HRSA we are committed to helping people get mental health and substance use disorder services, particularly in places that have generally had limited access to behavioral health care,” said HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson. “Today’s investments are part of HRSA’s commitment to training more providers to meet the need for mental health and substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services.”
The Integrated Substance Use Disorder Training Program will establish a foundation of skills and expertise for community-based programs and increase the number of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, health service psychologists, counselors, nurses, and social workers who are trained to provide mental health and substance use disorder treatment, including opioid use disorder services.
For a detailed breakdown of the awards, visit https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/integrated-sud-training-program-awards.
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