End Substance Use Disorder Applauds $250 Million in Grants to Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers

Today, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded $250 million in grants to Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers to expand access to substance use disorder and mental health treatment. End Substance Use Disorder released the following statement:

“We all should have access to the treatment we need to heal regardless of our income,” said Erin Schanning, president of End Substance Use Disorder. “Investing in Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers will help bring comprehensive, evidence-based treatment to all in need.”

Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers provide access to treatment for substance use disorder and mental health in coordination with primary care and hospital services. The goal of the centers, which are either non-profit or local government organizations, is to provide 24-hour crisis care and direct access to evidence-based treatment with minimal wait times.

The grants issued today will invest in new centers and expand services at existing facilities.