Michigan DHHS Awards Nearly $3.75 Million To 12 Organizations To Help Prevent Substance Use Among Michigan Youth

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) awarded nearly $3.75 million to 12 organizations to support community-based programs that help prevent substance use among school-aged children.

The funding will help the awardees implement prevention strategies for youth, including programs that expand access to positive extracurricular activities and strengthen youth knowledge, decision-making, coping skills, and supportive connections. Prevention is a key part of the state’s plan to address substance use disorder, along with harm reduction, treatment and recovery services.

Programs supported through these grants include:

Family-strengthening supports and prevention education

Youth skill-building . . .