Moolenaar Welcomes Funding to Help Fight the Opioid Crisis

Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new grant funding for states to combat the opioid crisis that is a part of the 21st Century Cures Act passed in 2016. The new funding includes $16,372,680 for the state of the Michigan.

As mentioned in the HHS press release, "The Opioid State Targeted Response (STR) grants, which were created by the 21st Century Cures Act, are administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration within HHS."

Congressman John Moolenaar is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and its subcommittee that oversees funding for HHS. He made the following statement on today's new grants for fighting the opioid crisis:

"The opioid crisis has affected all of our communities. This new funding will help state and local governments in Michigan work together to win the fight against addiction and treat those who are most in need."

Additional Information
National Prescription Drug Takeback Day is April 28. Michigan residents are encouraged to drop-off extra, unused prescription drugs for safe disposal. A list of drop-off locations is available at: https://takebackday.dea.gov/.