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States and providers can access the [grants](https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/block-grants) up to September 30, 2025, following SAMHSA [guidelines](https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/american-rescue-plan-act-guidance.pdf) for developing a funding plan. ARPA’s funding has been instrumental in the development of 9-8-8 systems, expanded telehealth services, planning for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and many additional mental health/substance use disorder services. Still, the looming mental health and substance use crises require frontline workers to find local-level solutions to solve a national problem. With nearly [53 million adults living with a mental illness](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness) as of 2020 and nearly [20 million aged 12 or older with a substance use disorder](https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/reports/rpt29393/2019NSDUHFFRPDFWHTML/2019NSDUHFFR090120.htm#:~:text=Among%20the%2020.4%20million%20people,alcohol%20use%20disorder%20and%20an) in 2019, there is little doubt these crises have only grown in the wake of COVID-19. [![Free Demo: Atlas See how Atlas connects assessment, planning, intervention and measurement into one system. Evidence-based programming for clients.  AI-powered tools for staff.  ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20881724/interactive-144129354591.png)](https://blog.changecompanies.net/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJTDcfX28Q7uK5cGO2bz1KbYcxg4ZTAv9843WIO0%2Bitg4g%2BzWKBFqvwI5QYS1yJGZWtmPu0%2FSvASITeKrE7hYKVmDtJ8%2BltprVegvGHQxCbh53jIseE950C2ruqp0trB9Wr6FuIhqDcmZB1QKYotIrokg9Rt3Zv1LGOWdlSyobfoSKbnQI%2B1IjL79QVBN0aehdbg%2FOKF6vqWKGICiM%3D&webInteractiveContentId=144129354591&portalId=20881724) Accordingly, The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) are a welcome addition to the funding provided by MHBG and SABG. Offering $350 billion to state, local and tribal governments to expand health care services, SLFRF can help you target these high-need areas with additional funds. [Two areas of singular value](https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/SLFRF-Final-Rule-Overview.pdf) to our industry and partners are explained below.  | **Area 1** | **Area 2** | | --- | --- | | Behavioral health care, such as mental health treatment, substance use treatment and other behavioral health services: \+ Prevention, outpatient treatment, inpatient treatment, crisis care, diversion programs, outreach to individuals not yet engaged in treatment, harm reduction and long-term recovery support \+ Enhanced behavioral health services in schools \+ Expansion of access to evidence-based services for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery  \+ Behavioral health facilities and equipment | Preventing and responding to violence  Evidence-based practices for community violence intervention programs (especially those focused on behavioral therapy and trauma recovery) | | **Where We Can Help** | **Where We Can Help** | | The Change Companies creates partnerships with justice systems (adult and juvenile), community behavioral health services, schools and addiction treatment/recovery providers. 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