Project Grant H79TI088212

The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded Mississippi State University $375,000 on September 30, 2026, under the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Projects of Regional and National Significance program (CFDA 93.490) to expand access to evidence-based substance use disorder and dual diagnosis treatment for college-aged youth across Mississippi.

The project will provide pro-bono substance use disorder or dual diagnosis treatment to at least 125 individuals aged 18–24, offering both psychotherapy and medication treatment options. Services will be delivered in-person or via telehealth from Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi, with outreach and collaboration across the state's other colleges to ensure statewide access for university students. The project will conduct monthly outreach events and semesterly screenings for substance use and suicide risk, utilize case management and peer support to reduce stigma and connect individuals to care, and operate an integrated clinic providing pro-bono treatment.

The performance period runs from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2029. This is a Project Grant assistance type. The program supports states, tribes, and communities to improve access, quality, equity, and system capacity for substance use disorder treatment nationwide.