$13 million investment going to youth mental health services in Mississippi, governor says

$13 million investment going to youth mental health services in Mississippi, governor says

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Governor Tate Reeves announced on Thursday that Mississippi is deploying $13,464,444 to support mental health systems for children, youth, and students across the state. Through the Community Development Block Grant CARES Act Coronavirus Relief (CDBG‑CV) program, the Mississippi Development Authority has approved targeted funding to expand access to mental health care, increase telehealth capacity, support specialized beh…

Reeves announces nearly $13.5M in spending on youth mental ...

Governor announces $13 million for youth mental health care service expansion - Mississippi Monitor

By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune   (Photo from Shutterstock)   More than $13.4 million in federal funding is being allocated to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to bolster mental health programs in the state. Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced the approval of the allocation by the Mississippi Development Authority on Thursday. The Community Development Block Grant funding is made possible under the CARES Act. The funding gives UM…

Governor Reeves announces federal funding to expand youth mental health services - WXXV News 25

JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-More than $13 million in grant money has been earmarked to expand mental health services for Mississippi’s youth. Governor Tate Reeve’s office says the funding comes from a federal COVID relief program and will support several initiatives aimed at improving access to care statewide. That includes training more mental health professionals and increasing support in schools and underserved communities. Programs receiving fundi…

Governor announces $13 million for youth mental health care service expansion

UMMC will use the funds to ensure those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have access to mental health care, especially in rural areas of Mississippi. More than $13.4 million in federal funding is being allocated to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to bolster mental health programs in the state.