Community mental health centers across Ohio are receiving funding to expand access to services for communities that have been struggling with mental health and substance use disorder needs during the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded $54,029,734 in grants to community mental health centers to help expand access to mental and behavioral health support and services across the state.
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Community mental health centers provide prevention, treatment and rehabilitation mental health services.
Through the grant program, 17 community mental health centers in Ohio will receive funding, including two centers in Cincinnati.
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In announcing the grant program, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) said, “The COVID-19 pandemic had exacerbated mental health needs as Ohioans have faced increased stress and isolation throughout the past year, and it has made it harder than ever for Ohioans with mental health disorders to get the care they need.”
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