Federal health authorities have awarded $1.8 million to 11 health centers across Utah in hopes of widening residents’ access to substance-abuse and mental-health services in light of surging opioid addiction.
Described as part of the Trump administration’s response to the crisis, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grants announced Thursday will deliver between $122,000 and $175,000 in one-time cash to each of the 11 Utah centers, the agency said.
HHS said the new money is meant to expand treatment, prevention and awareness of opioid abuse in primary care settings by hiring more personnel, providing training and using health-information technology more effectively.