Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Trump Administration awards grants to states to combat opioid crisis


Dept. of Health & Human Services

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).

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