The U.S. government has announced a significant investment of $27.5 million in women’s mental health, with an additional $1 million in grants allocated to support residential treatment services for pregnant and postpartum women.
This funding shows an important commitment to addressing the unique challenges women face regarding mental health and substance use treatment.
The investment will be used to empower providers to effectively identify and address mental health conditions, substance use, and gender-based violence.
It will also help to advance initiatives focused on maternal mental health, women’s health research, and overdose prevention.
This support has the potential to make a deep impact on women’s lives, recognizing the importance of addressing their specific behavioural health needs.
According to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, “Ensuring the mental health and well-being of expectant and new mothers is a top priority for the Department of Health and Human Services.
“By funding community-based maternal behavioural health services, we can offer critical support to women and ultimately invest in America’s families.”
Similarly, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, said, “Women in all stages of life face unique challenges when it comes to mental health and substance use conditions and accessing quality behavioural health care
“This funding invests in whole-person care for women and mothers, and addresses issues of access and other inequities with critically needed resources.”
The available funding opportunities include, the Community-Based Maternal Behavioral Health Services Program and Women’s Behavioral Health Technical Assistance Center fund.

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