SAMHSA challenge seeks innovative behavioral health equity strategies
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration invites community-based organizations to apply through June 8 to participate in its Behavioral Health Equity Challenge, which will award 10 organizations up to $50,000 each for their innovative strategies to help underserved racial and ethnic communities access behavioral health services. Hospitals and health systems can partner with a community-based organization to participate.
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