$600,000 Federal Funding to Expand Mental Health Services at Community Health Centers

Sep 24, 2024, 03:13 PM

New federal funding totaling $600,000 has been announced to expand mental health care and substance use prevention services at The Charter Oak in Hartford and Waimanalo Health Center. These funds are part of a nationwide initiative to improve access to behavioral health services at Community Health Centers. The initiative aims to support over 300,000 patients in need of mental health care and substance use prevention services. This funding is seen as a significant step forward in ensuring vulnerable communities, such as those in Houston, have access to the necessary behavioral health care services. RepJohnLarson, RepJillTokuda, and RepSylviaGarcia highlighted the importance of this funding.