The Department of Health and Human Services recently announced more than $1 billion in grants to further help states and territories address the heroin and opioid abuse crisis. These grants will be administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Indiana will receive $27.8 million.
Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-Ind.-05) provided the following statement:
Brooks
“In order to put a stop to the devastation continuously caused by the opioid and heroin crisis, each state needs more resources to save lives and prevent the future loss of life. We have yet to turn the corner as every day, more than 115 people nationwide are losing their battle to addiction, unable to see another day. This additional funding through the Department of Health and Human Services is another step in the right direction. Even still, I remain committed to working to put an end to this epidemic on behalf of those who are suffering from substance abuse in Indiana’s 5th District, as well as to the families, law enforcement, first responders and medical personnel who are on the front lines working to save lives and provide treatment to all affected by this epidemic.”
Background
This funding is in addition to the two rounds of $10.9 million, $21.8 million total, Indiana received thanks to the 21st Century Cures Act, which was signed into law with Brooks’ support. Click here for more information on this funding.
This funding builds upon HHS’ “5-Point Strategy” to combat this crisis, which is focused on better prevention, treatment, and recovery services; better data on the epidemic; better pain management; better targeting of overdose-reversing drugs; and better research on pain and addiction. Click here for more information on this strategy.
- SAMHSA State Opioid Response (SOR) Grants to Indiana Family and Social Services Administration = $18,147,223
- HRSA Community Health Center Award for Indiana = $6,190,617
- CDC funding to Indiana State Department of Health = $3,482,199