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West Virginia Receives $498,512 in Federal Funding to Combat Substance Abuse and Mental Health Crisis

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A critical concern for the state of West Virginia, the ongoing substance use disorder and mental health crisis continues to impact its citizens. In an effort to address this issue, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) have announced $498,512 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support increased Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services at Marshall University and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Greater Wheeling. This funding aims to bolster treatment for those dealing with substance use disorder and severe mental health issues.

Key Takeaways:

  • The funding, totaling $498,512, will be allocated to support Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services at Marshall University and NAMI of Greater Wheeling.
  • Marshall University will receive $250,000 in funding, while NAMI of Greater Wheeling, Inc. will receive $248,512.
  • The funding aims to expand treatment and recovery services, strengthen prevention efforts, and bolster mental healthcare services in West Virginia.
  • U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) are members of the Senate Appropriations Committee and played a crucial role in securing the funding.
  • The funding is part of the Senate Appropriations Committee's efforts to address the ongoing substance use disorder and mental health crisis in West Virginia.
  • Senator Manchin emphasized the importance of expanding access to substance use disorder treatment and mental healthcare services across the state.
  • Senator Capito stated that making sure West Virginians have the mental health and addiction care and treatment they need is imperative.

Statistics:

  • $498,512: The total amount of federal funding announced by Senators Manchin and Capito.
  • $250,000: The amount of funding allocated to Marshall University.
  • $248,512: The amount of funding allocated to NAMI of Greater Wheeling, Inc.
  • 2022: The year in which the funding was announced.

Sources:

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
  • U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)
  • Marshall University
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Greater Wheeling, Inc.

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