The state Department of Social Services recently launched the Behavioral Health Voucher Program, offering funding assistance and support for mental health and substance use services.
Secretary Laurie Gill says South Dakotans continue to experience ongoing difficulties in many aspects of daily life. She says the Behavioral Health Voucher Program helps alleviate the barrier of treatment costs and encourages people to get the help they need.
The program is an extension of the state’s 605 Strong programs created to help connect South Dakotans with basic needs, financial assistance opportunities, government information and mental health and family resources. Unique to the program is the addition of private counseling agency participation. Presently, more than 50 mental health and/or substance use providers have enrolled to participate in the program.
For persons in need of receiving a voucher for mental health and/or substance use services, visit 605strong.com or contact the HelpLine at 211.
To learn how to become a participating provider, visit dss.sd.gov.
Funded through a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the program will be managed by the DSS Division of Behavioral Health.
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