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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 $750,000 grant as part of an opioid response program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“Substance use disorder disproportionately impacts Appalachia, where resources and opportunities for medical care are more limited.

“This grant for $750,000 helps Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems tackle substance abuse in the region and facilitate patient access to critical treatments and services.”

BACKGROUND

The funding made available by this grant comes through the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) – Impact program.

RCORP – Impact improves access to integrated and coordinated treatment and recovery services for substance use disorder in rural areas.

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems leads New Day Recovery, their program to deliver high-quality treatment services to help people who struggle with substance abuse.

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