Taking the steps to address a substance use disorder (SUD) is a challenging journey to take on, but it’s important to remember that help is readily available if you need it.
Federal grant funding can provide the financial assistance necessary to access addiction treatment and support services without worrying about piling on excessive debt.
Grants like the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant, provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), were established for this very purpose.
They provide resources beyond Medicaid, Medicare, and other formal public health program initiatives to help reach more people needing substance use disorder treatment.
Federal funding of behavioral health services can help people without health insurance or with limited financial resources access the care they need to live a sober life.
A grant application is not even required of potential clients, because the grantees of federal funds are the rehab centers themselves, which then help you access their services.
Use An Online Addiction Treatment Locator
Through SAMHSA, the federal government provides a free online treatment services locator with filters for just about every criterion imaginable: FindTreatment.gov.
The important one you’ll want to consider here, after entering your location information, is the “payment assistance” filter.
This filter will narrow down substance use disorder services in your area that offer some form of payment assistance.
SAMHSA’s listings then show specific types of payment assistance offered, including government funds, federal grant programs, etc.
Once you’ve located treatment facilities near you that receive grant funding, either filter down your needs further or begin calling the facilities to ask about available funding.
Other key filters for rehab centers include:
- service setting (e.g., residential treatment, outpatient programs, etc.)
- special programs/groups (e.g., veterans addiction treatment, LGBTQ+ services, etc.)
- age groups (e.g., adolescents, young adults, etc.)
- facility type (e.g., opioid treatment program, etc.)
It may not be important to narrow down your specific treatment needs at this point, as treatment centers that receive funding but can’t meet your needs may be able to provide a referral to another facility that receives funding and can meet your needs.
Contact Local Drug Rehab Centers
Once you’ve found local addiction treatment providers that receive federal funding, begin calling these facilities to find out if funding is still available and if you qualify.
Treatment centers that offer federal funding opportunities typically receive a set amount of funds for a particular year. You may need to prove financial need by providing financial documents.
Be sure to ask for all documentation required so that you can bring everything with you when you meet with a representative. Some rehab centers may allow you to email your documents.
Seek Alternative Recovery Support Services
If there is a waiting period to learn of your eligibility, consider continuing to seek support. Peer recovery support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), provide free, accessible help in many communities.
You might also look into state-funded addiction treatment centers or nonprofit organizations that offer recovery services.
Schedule A Substance Use Assessment
Once you are approved for funding assistance, schedule a substance use assessment to determine all of your treatment needs and develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
At your assessment, treatment specialists will determine the severity of your addiction and the most appropriate level of care required to help you recover, such as inpatient treatment.
Find Addiction Treatment Today
Recovery is a journey, and seeking help through federal grants is a positive and empowering step toward a healthier and brighter future. To find treatment for yourself or a loved one, reach out to FreeRehabCenters.net today.
Published on October 4, 2023
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- Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) — New Grants - HRSA’s Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program
https://integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/academy-community/new-grants-hrsas-addiction-medicine-fellowship-program - Akron Community Foundation (ACF) — ACF awards more than half a million dollars in first round of addiction-focused grants
https://www.akroncf.org/acf-awards-more-than-half-a-million-dollars-in-first-round-of-addiction-focused-grants/ - National Institutes of Health (NIH) — Grants & Funding
https://nida.nih.gov/funding - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) — Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant
https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/block-grants/subg
