SAMHSA grants $14.4 million to help people in substance abuse treatment programs

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Nov 23 2010SourceSAMHSA

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is announcing up to $14.4 million in new grants to help people in substance abuse treatment programs. The new grants are designed to bring together community resources such as housing, employment programs, transportation and treatment services, and create recovery oriented systems that support people working to attain and sustain recovery.

"Individuals and their families are the focus of these recovery oriented systems," said SAMHSA Administrator, Pamela S. Hyde J.D. "By building on established, local programs in communities with great need these grants will offer more people the hope and support needed as they work to overcome their addiction."

"Supporting people in recovery from addiction is key to ensuring that they sustain the positive steps that begin with treatment," said National Drug Policy Director Gil Kerlikowske. "These grants will help provide crucial resources to aid the journey of millions of Americans who have bravely chosen the difficult road to recovery."

SAMHSA is awarding up to $400,000 per year for three years to 11 new grantees. The actual award amounts may vary, depending on the availability of funds and the progress achieved by the awardees. The program is part of SAMHSA's strategic initiative on recovery support.

The awardees and their first year award amounts are:

Kentucky River Community Care, Inc. of Beattyville, KY

$400,000

Sinnissippi Centers, Inc., of Dixon, IL

$392,788

Wright State University of Dayton, OH

$393,581

Tuerk House, Inc. Baltimore, MD

$400,000

Odyssey House, Inc. of New York, NY

$399,995

Frederick County Health Department of Frederick, MD