The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced the availability of $27.5 million in funding to enhance women’s behavioral health services. This initiative aims to expand access to services and improve the capacity of providers to identify and address mental health conditions, substance use, and gender-based violence, according to a press release issued on June 8.
Community-Based Maternal Behavioral Health Services Program
SAMHSA has allocated $15 million for the Community-Based Maternal Behavioral Health Services Program. This program aims to provide timely, culturally relevant, and evidence-based maternal mental health and substance use treatment. The goal is to ensure that maternal behavioral health services are accessible and effective for all women in need.
Women’s Behavioral Health Technical Assistance Center
An additional $12.5 million has been designated for the Women’s Behavioral Health Technical Assistance Center. This center is dedicated to enhancing the capacity of providers involved in the holistic care of women. It aims to support women’s behavioral health providers, general healthcare providers, and others in addressing the needs of women with or at risk for mental health and substance use conditions.
These funding opportunities are part of SAMHSA’s broader effort to improve behavioral health outcomes for women by providing essential resources and support to both individuals and healthcare providers.
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