Kildee Announces Federal Funding for Behavioral Health Care in Mid-Michigan

FLINT-Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today announced new federal funding to help ensure mid-Michigan families have access to affordable mental health services and substance use disorder treatment.

The $600,000 grant, awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will allow Hamilton Community Health Network to expand its work to deliver high-quality, affordable mental health services and substance use disorder treatment to mid-Michigan families, particularly those in medically underserved communities.

"Every Michigander-regardless of their zip code-should have access to the health care services they need, including mental health and substance use disorder treatment," said Congressman Kildee. "I'm proud to support Hamilton Community Health Network's work to help ensure we deliver on that promise for all mid-Michigan families."

"This funding will have a positive impact on Hamilton's ability to expand quality, affordable behavioral health care services to the communities we serve. This includes mental health services for individuals and families, as well as treatment for substance use disorder, integrated in a primary care model. We are thankful for Congressman Kildee's longstanding support of Community Health Centers, especially Hamilton Community Health Network," said Clarence R. Pierce, Hamilton Community Health Network CEO.

Congressman Kildee has long been a champion for increased access to mental health services and substance use disorder treatment. In September 2023, he introduced new legislationto bring mental health providers into primary care offices and streamline access to mental health care. Additionally, through his Community Project Funding initiative, he has delivered significant federal resourcesto local substance use disorder treatment centers.