Trump Administration awards grants to states to combat opioid crisis

Trump Administration awards grants to states to combat opioid crisis April 19, 2017 HHS will administer grants totaling $485 million to all 50 states Secretary Price sends letter to governors: "Through a sustained focus on people, patients, and partnerships, I am confident that together we can turn the tide on this public health crisis." Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, M.D. today announced that HHS will soon provide $485 million in grants to help states and territories combat opioid addiction. The funding, which is the first of two rounds provided for in the 21st Century Cures Act, will be provided through the State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Read more about today's announcement.  All HHS News Releases are available in the HHS Newsroom. --   This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services · 200 Independence Avenue SW · Washington DC 20201 · 1-877-696-6775