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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, based in Saltville, Virginia, a $600,000 grant for behavioral health service expansion. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems provides healthcare support and services for several localities in Virginia’s Ninth District.

“This grant for $600,000 helps Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems enhance patient access to mental health services.”

BACKGROUND

According to the American Medical Association, behavioral health generally refers to mental health and substance use disorders, life stressors and crises, and stress-related physical symptoms.

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems offers behavioral health services, as well as dental, pharmacy and telemedicine services.

Health Center locations include Meadowview, Saltville, Tazewell and Bristol.

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