SAMHSA Grants $4.9 Million To Reduce Suicides On College & University Campuses
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded $4.9 million to 17 colleges and universities in an effort to reduce campus suicide rates. The funds will be distributed through SAMHSA’s Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Program.
The funds will allow the recipient colleges and universities to offer programs to high-risk students that will promote suicide prevention and substance abuse prevention. By reaching out to students who may have mental health or addiction problems, it is anticipated that more of those …
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