Thu Sep 12 13:40:00 UTC 2024: ## West Virginia Receives $2.7 Million in Federal Funding for Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention
**BECKLEY, WV** – Six West Virginia organizations will receive a combined $2,685,987 in federal funding to support substance use disorder treatment and prevention efforts. The funding, announced by U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, comes from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and was secured through the Fiscal Year 2024 funding bill.
The recipients include:
* **Raleigh County Prevention Coalition:** $125,000 to support drug-free community efforts.
* **The Martinsburg Initiative**
* **Lauren’s Wish Addiction Triage Center**
* **Lily’s Place**
* **Jacobs Ladder**
* **Marshall University**
Senator Manchin emphasized the importance of these organizations in combating the drug epidemic in West Virginia. “This investment of more than $2.6 million will support innovative substance use disorder treatment and prevention efforts, help protect our children, and promote health and wellness across the Mountain State,” he stated.
The funding will be used to support a variety of initiatives, including prevention programs, treatment services, and outreach efforts. This allocation highlights the federal government’s continued commitment to addressing the national opioid crisis.
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