The $47.6 million in new grant funding opportunities were developed from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Read More
HHS Distributes $47.8 Million in Grant Funding for Programs Expanding Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Addressing Other Facets of Overdose and Substance Use
July 19, 2023 The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is announcing awards in five grant programs devoted to combating multiple facets of substance misuse and the nation’s overdose epidemic. The grant awards total up to $47.8 million. Read More
HHS Invests Nearly $27 Million to Expand Support for Pediatric Mental Health Care
October 3, 2022 Funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and American Rescue Plan will help pediatricians meet children’s mental health needs, strengthen children’s mental health services in emergency departments and schools. Read More
HHS Launches New Maternal Mental Health Hotline
May 6, 2022 “Hotline is the latest move of the Biden-Harris Administration to strengthen both maternal health and mental health; President’s FY23 Budget would double the initial investment in the hotline.” Read More
Fact Sheet: Celebrating the Affordable Care Act
March 18, 2022 Since its enactment on March 23, 2010, the Affordable Care Act has led to an historic advancement of health equity in the United States. This landmark law improved the health of all Americans, including women and families, kids, older adults, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and communities of color. Read More
HHS Awards Nearly $245 Million to Support Youth Mental Health and Help the Health Care Workforce Meet Families’ Mental Health Needs
January 9, 2023 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Funding Will Help Communities Across the Country. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded nearly $245 million in Bipartisan Safer Communities Act funding – $185.7 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and nearly $60 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) – …
HHS Announces the First-Ever Official United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Service Mascot
July 21, 2023 The mascot is intended to improve mental well-being, enhance camaraderie, and assist with public health messaging. When first appointed, the mascot receives an honorary rank in the USPHS Commissioned Corps equal to that of the primary handle Read More
Secretary Becerra Announces New Initiatives at HHS Mental Health Summit to Strengthen Access to Mental Health Care
May 5, 2023 The two initiatives – FindSupport.gov and the HHS Children and Youth Resilience Challenge – will increase access to health resources and support for those working to address mental health challenges. Read More
HHS Selects the First Drugs for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
August 29, 2023 For the first time, Medicare will be able to negotiate prices directly with drug companies, lowering prices on some of the costliest prescription drugs. Read More
HHS Releases President’s Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget
March 9, 2023 Investments address urgent needs to extend Medicare solvency, lower drug costs, bolster public health preparedness, improve the well-being of children and seniors, expand access to health care, increase the health care workforce, and advance research underlying medicine, public health, and social services Read More