HUNTINGTON, W.Va – Federal grant money is on the way for the City of Huntington as part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s new Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-based Treatment and Support (STREETS) program.
Huntington is one of eight communities to receive part of the $96 million being distributed through the program announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
STREETS provides funding to those eight communities over four years for the purpose of building “coordinated systems of care for people who are homeless and have serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders.”
We are grateful for Secretary Kennedy’s announcement and excited about what this award means for Huntington. This grant gives us an opportunity to better align our community around a coordinated response to addiction, homelessness, and the challenges that too often come with them,” Huntington Mayor Patrick J. Farrell said in a statement.
He also credited U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito for her assistance in making the program happen.
“The goal is to break down silos and bring law enforcement, health care providers, housing organizations, and community partners together with a unity of purpose. We want to connect people with effective treatment and recovery support, strengthen accountability, and make Huntington safer for everyone,” Farrell said.
A press conference with grant partners is scheduled for Monday at 11 a.m. in Council Chambers at Huntington City Hall.
“The goal is to break down silos and bring law enforcement, health care providers, housing organizations, and community partners together with a unity of purpose. We want to connect people with effective treatment and recovery support, strengthen accountability, and make Huntington safer for everyone,” Farrell said.
Other communities receiving grants include Montgomery County, OH; the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma; the City of Detroit, MI; the City of Houston, TX; Miami-Dade County, FL; Robeson County, NC; and Tangipahoa Parish, LA.