South Dakota Allocates $13 Million for Crisis Services and Behavioral Health
What happened
South Dakota announced that $13 million is being directed toward crisis services through the Department of Health and Human Services. The funding is earmarked for 24-7 mobile crisis response teams and will be delivered to providers participating in the state’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic initiative. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated the resources are intended to strengthen the health workforce and expand access to care in rural communities.
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Why it matters
The allocation of funds targets the expansion of behavioral healthcare services within South Dakota. The funding aims to modernize infrastructure and bring care closer to home in rural areas. This represents a significant injection of resources into the state's social services infrastructure.
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Who's involved
- South DakotaState government receiving the funding and services.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Secretary of Health and Human Services who announced the funding.
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The entities involved
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South Dakota
state of the United States of America
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Department of Health & Human Services
government department in the state of Victoria, Australia