A first-of-its-kind grant program under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will provide nearly $30 million over three years to support community-based harm reduction services at the state, local, and tribal government levels. Nationwide overdose deaths reached over 100,000 during a 12-month period for the first time, SAMHSA reported. In … Read more
The latest round of funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will distribute approximately $4.3 million across eight organizations in Florida. SAMHSA awarded a total of $123 million nationally, divided into six types of grant programs to provide communities and health providers with “multifaceted support.” A majority of these … Read more
The intersection between behavioral health, substance use, and public policy has become a regular topic in Florida health care discussions as well as nationwide. State of Reform spoke with members from the Florida Mental Health Advocacy Coalition (FLMHAC) and the Volusia Recovery Alliance, both on the NAMI Florida Board of Directors, on where Florida stacks … Read more