Additional Grants Awarded to Help Reduce Disparities in Behavioral Health Care System

Elizabeth.Goodsitt June 9, 2023
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Additional Grants Awarded to Help Reduce Disparities in Behavioral Health Care System The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced four organizations have received funding to help providers better serve communities that continue to experience barriers to accessing behavioral health care. Each organization has received $85,762 in one-time grants as part of an ongoing effort by DHS to improve health equity and access. “With these grants, we are working towards improved health outcomes. We need to meet people where they are with respect, dignity, and…

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June 9, 2023

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