HHS Launches $100M Initiative to Combat Homelessness and Opioid Crisis
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has unveiled a $100 million initiative called STREETS, aimed at tackling homelessness, opioid addiction, and public safety through targeted outreach and treatment options. This comprehensive plan, part of the Great American Recovery initiative, seeks to enhance long-term recovery and self-sufficiency for affected individuals, marking a notable policy shift from previous administrations. In conjunction with STREETS, a $10 million Assisted Outpatient Treatment grant program will support adults with serious mental illness who face challenges in accessing standard care. These initiatives signify a move towards more effective, evidence-based strategies in addressing the intersection of homelessness and substance use disorders in healthcare.
