Behavioral health services in the United States will receive a more than $44.5 million boost from HHS to fund training programs and increase the number of mental health providers and substance abuse counselors across the nation.
The Health Resources and Services Administration and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will use the funds to back 144 new and ongoing grants through the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training program. The program supports clinical internships and field placements for those working in behavioral health disciplines.
"The program emphasizes integrating behavioral health, primary care, violence awareness and prevention, and the involvement of families in the prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders," said HRSA Acting Administrator Jim Macrae. "This emphasis helps strengthen the next generation of behavioral health workforce providers so they can work more effectively in a variety of 21st century healthcare settings."
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