The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded up to $189,000 in funding for substance use prevention programs in Oregon over the next several years for programs aimed at preventing mental and substance use disorders.
These SAMHSA grants are geared toward expanding and enhancing behavioral healthcare services for children, adolescents and young adults across the nation.
“These grants can help save lives and support young people to create healthier, more fulfilling, and addiction-free futures for themselves and their peers,” said SAMHSA Principal Deputy Administrator Kana Enomoto. “These important investments in children and families lay the foundation for stronger, more productive communities in generations to come.”
The grant programs going to Oregon included in this SAMHSA effort are:
Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act grants)
Purpose – Supports efforts to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth ages 12-20 in communities throughout the United States. STOP Act grant funds must focus primarily on strengthening collaboration among community entities to reduce alcohol use among youth in current and former DFC grantee communities.
Funding level -- 4 grantees receiving up to $47,156 each year for up to four years.
The actual award amounts may vary, depending on the availability of funds.
For more information on SAMHSA grants, visit http://www.samhsa.gov/grants.
For more information, contact the SAMHSA Press Office at 240-276-2130.
