On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
We were able to secure a $50,000,000 increase to the mental health block grant, and a $38,000,000 increase to the substance abuse prevention and treatment block grant program for 2016.
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congress.govRosa DeLauro: “We were able to secure a $50,000,000 increase to the mental health block grant, and a $38,000,000 increase to the…”
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DeLauro highlights significant funding increases for mental health and substance abuse programs.
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