Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News
October 12, 2004, Vol. 04-101

HHS Awards $11.19 Million in Grants to Promote Recovery from Addictive Disorders

Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today announced eight awards totaling $11,190,236 over four years to support development of peer support services for people recovering from alcohol and drug use disorders.

"Community and faith-based groups can provide valuable support to people in recovery and help them remain alcohol and drug free. These grants will help provide better access to these important services," Secretary Thompson said. "President Bush knows that we must do more as a nation to help Americans get treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. That's why he has invested significantly in treatment programs and made it a cornerstone of his compassionate agenda."

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The Center for Mental Health Services is a component of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, United States Department of Health and Human Services.