Cherokee Nation and Huntington Receive Federal Treatment Grants
What happened
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that eight communities, including the Cherokee Nation and Huntington, received federal treatment grants. These grants are part of the Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-based Treatment and Support program. Each recipient is set to receive $3 million per year for four years to build care systems for homeless individuals. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will oversee the grants.
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Why it matters
The funding is designated to bring treatment to people on the streets who have mental illness or substance use disorders. The program links care with recovery supports, housing, and other services. This injection of federal funding is intended to support local government and healthcare providers in building these care systems.
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Who's involved
- Cherokee NationRecipient of the federal treatment grant for building care systems.
- HuntingtonRecipient of the federal treatment grant for city services.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Cherokee NationSpeculative
The Cherokee Nation could see increased funding for care systems, potentially affecting service delivery and operational costs.
- HuntingtonSpeculative
Huntington could see increased funding for city services, potentially affecting public health spending.
- North CarolinaSpeculative
North Carolina might see increased funding for community care services in Robeson County.
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The entities involved
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Cherokee Nation
federally recognized Indian tribe of the United States
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Huntington
city in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States
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