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From HHS News and Events: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced $98 million in new Access to Recovery (ATR) grants to provide people seeking drug and alcohol treatment with vouchers allowing them a greater range of choice in selecting the services most appropriate for their needs. To date, more than 170,000 people with substance abuse problems have received treatment and/or recovery support services through the first round of ATR grants awarded in August 2004, exceeding the three-year target of 125,000 people. It gives them broader treatment options, the ability to choose the treatment they believe will help them succeed, and greater access to recovery support services,'' said HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt. ATR is expanding treatment capacity and consumer choice in 18 states, five tribal organizations, and the District of Columbia. The Alaska Southcentral Foundation, California Rural Indian Health Board, Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc., Montana-Wyoming Tribal Leaders Council, Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and the District of Columbia also are receiving awards. "Access to Recovery programs provide vital help to those trying to get a new start in life," said Jay Hein, Director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) administers the grant program within HHS. In their applications, grantees delineated a process for screening and determining appropriate services for the individual client. Clients will be assessed, given a voucher for identified services, and provided with a list of appropriate service providers from which to choose. Continuation of these awards is subject to availability of funds and progress achieved by the awardees.
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