Created: May 18, 2021 12:13 PM
Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced Tuesday that the Minnesota Department of Human Services has received a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support mental health care.
According to a release, the grant will provide access to mental health and addiction services to about 6,600 people with mental illness and substance use disorders who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
"As we continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, we must focus not only on physical health, but also on mental health," Klobuchar said. "This federal funding will promote recovery and healing by ensuring Minnesotans have access to the services they need."