January 17, 2023
(Washington, DC) – New Hampshire’s congressional delegation highlighted the state’s 2023 Bipartisan Safe Communities Act, the gun safety bill that the delegation helped pass last year became law. The state received more than $1.3 million for mental health programs, including supporting teens in rural communities and reducing teen suicide.
“Addressing all of the challenges affecting mental health in our society requires a whole-of-stakes approach. That’s why we must invest in sufficient resources for Granite Staters to get the treatment they need to recover and ensure we have the long-term care they need to support them healthcare infrastructure,” Senator Shaheen said“I am pleased to see these new investments from the bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which will help support New Hampshire’s youth mental health programs, health care workers, and other critical mental health infrastructure. Mental Health Care in Our State The programs and professionals are doing incredible work every day, and I am delighted to see that they are receiving much-needed funding.”
“Granite Staters – especially young people – are speaking bravely about their mental health challenges and the need to break down stigma so people can get the help they need,” Senator Hassan said. “I’m happy to work in the aisle and will Bipartisan Safe Communities Act, it provides essential support to those struggling with mental health, and I look forward to seeing how community organizations and our state will use the new federal funding. We must continue to work together to prioritize mental health and make sure people know they are not alone and that help is available. “
“Access to affordable and trusted mental health resources saves lives—that’s why we must ensure everyone in New Hampshire has the support they need,” said Kuster, founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force. “The funds are Bipartisan Safe Communities Act, will have a real impact on mental health services in our state, especially our rural communities and residents. I am proud to help New Hampshire secure these federal funds and will continue to work with the federal delegation down the aisle to expand mental health training and resources. “
“We are facing a mental health crisis and continued progress is imperative to ensure Granite Staters are supported and receive the services they need. This funding will provide education and training for first responders and frontline workers, and grants will also invest in and key areas of underserved communities,” MP Chris Pappas says“I supported the bipartisan passage of the Safer Communities Act last year to make these investments possible, and I will continue to support efforts to address mental health needs in the Granite State.”
This Bipartisan Safe Communities Act A law that New Hampshire’s congressional delegation helped pass is supporting key federal grants to the state through 2023 to support mental health, including:
- Provided more than $248,000 to Dartmouth Health to support the mental health and trauma needs of children ages 12 to 18 and their families in rural communities
- Provided nearly $250,000 to the University of New Hampshire for the New Hampshire Mental Health First Aid program, which will help ensure that paramedics, first responders, and other social service providers are trained to provide at-risk adults with mental health support and referrals, Includes Latino and rural older populations
- $250,000 to Greater Manchester Mental Health Center for mental health awareness and de-escalation training for college/university staff, law enforcement officers and other social service providers
- Donate $250,000 to Makin’ It Happen Coalition for Resilient Youth to help schools and youth-serving organizations identify warning signs and support young people facing mental health challenges to reduce suicide or mental health crises
- Provided over $102,000 to Stratford County to support mental health training for law enforcement officers working in schools
- Provided more than $261,000 to NH Health and Human Services to strengthen and strengthen mental health and emergency preparedness and crisis response efforts
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