The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) of Texas was awarded a $2,500,000 Project Grant under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance (CFDA 93.243) program by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The grant, titled "Innovative Healing-Centered Project - Youth Expansion Strategy (IHCP-YES)", aims to: 1) build the capacity of local, community-based organizations to provide prevention services in underserved communities; 2) increase access to local behavioral health resources for youth in underserved communities; 3) increase substance use prevention and mental health resources for youth and youth-serving organizations in underserved communities; and 4) increase school completion rates for students residing in underserved communities. The grant was awarded on September 30, 2024 with a project period ending on September 29, 2029.
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