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$825 million in grants coming to Community Mental Health Centers
Soon, 231 Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) will receive a total of $825 million dollars in federal dollars. This comes in the form of grants by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Soon, 231 Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) will receive a total of $825 million dollars in federal dollars.
According to SAMHSA, “CMHCs are community-based facilities or groups of facilities that provide prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation mental health services. This grant program will enable CMHCs to more effectively address the needs of individuals who have a serious emotional disturbance (SED) or serious mental illness (SMI), as well as individuals with SED or SMI and substance use disorders, referred to as a co-occurring disorder (COD).”
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SAMHSA cites a study done by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stating that many adults have reported an increase in symptoms of anxiety or a depressive disorders. The study was focused on August 2020 through February 2021 and stated the percentage of adults reporting these symptoms increased from 36.4 percent to 41.5 percent.
The facilities selected are legally required to produce a behavioral health disparities impact statement no later than 60 days after receiving the funds. They are also being given strict guidelines as to what programs they must offer, and what is permissible treatment.
Furthermore, SAMHSA states facilities must provide services that include:
- Audio and audio-visual, HIPAA-compliant telehealth capabilities;
- Outpatient services for individuals with SED, SMI, and COD in service areas;
- Trauma-informed screening, assessment, diagnosis and patient-centered treatment planning and treatment delivery;
- Clinical and recovery support services (e.g., psychosocial rehabilitation, case management services and peer support); and,
- Resources to address the mental health needs of CMHC staff.
