Where Is Mental Health Funding Going?
Newsy
Tackling the mental health crisis from a political standpoint often comes down to one thing —funding. So where is the money going?
When it comes to mental health, one size does not fit all. So the Biden administration and Congress have been funding different ways to get care to the people who need it most.
"My interest often is creating multiple entryways into services and supports, because we know people are going to enter and access behavioral health by different doorways, you know, depending upon their life circumstance, and their needs, or transportation even,” said Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, the assistant secretary for mental health and substance use.
Finding mental health services can be a daunting task, and Dr. Delphin-Rittmon said the new 988 suicide and crisis hotline is already having a positive impact.
