OHIO — More than $10 million in grant awards are going toward pregnant women and mothers of young children living with substance use disorders across the state.
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services said 45 providers in Ohio are receiving the funds.
“All children deserve the chance to live up to their full, God-given potential,” said Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio. “Supporting Ohio’s mothers, whether they are recovering from addiction or finding treatment, gives them an opportunity to start a new chapter in their lives and support their kids.”
The providers are located in 31 counties and will use the funds to serve an estimated 8,500 families in Ohio with family-centered care, including:
- Behavioral health treatment
- Medication for substance use disorders
- OB/GYN and pediatric care
- Primary care coordination
- Therapeutic services for children
“These investments are a step forward in addressing the unique challenges women face in addiction and recovery,” said OhioMHAS Director LeeAnne Cornyn. “With these funds, we can expand access to the most compassionate care during a particularly vulnerable time and help thousands of women reclaim their lives, strengthen their families, and build healthier futures.”
According to the Ohio Medicaid Assessment, nearly 76,000 Ohio women, including 7,600 expecting mothers, received treatment for alcohol or drug use in 2023. However, an estimated 13,728 women who needed treatment did not. According to OhioMHAS, many are hesitant to reach out for assistance because of stigma or fear, and even if/when they do, they may not disclose their substance use.
The funding aims to reduce those barriers, encourage engagement and improve outcomes for both mothers and babies.
The money is funded through the Women’s Treatment portion of the federal Substance Use Block Grant
View the full list of grantees below:
Madison MacArthur
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