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State Incentive Grants for Substance Related Disorders

Two major issues in the field of behavioral health that often must be addressed simultaneously are substance abuse and mental illness. According to Dr. Dan Wilson, chairman of psychiatry at Creighton University School of Medicine, between 70 and 80 percent of the people who suffer severe mental illness are simultaneously addicted to drugs or alcohol, usually resulting from attempts to ‘self-medicate.

Recognizing these problems, The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering state incentive grants for the treatment of persons with co-occurring substance related and mental disorders. The purpose is to assist the state's abilities to provide treatment services to persons with substance abuse and mental health disorders, and their families.

The Kim Foundation is pleased to be working with members of Nebraska’s Health and Human Services Department, Catholic Charities, Douglas County Mental Health, and the Salvation Army in the development of a plan that will address these issues in Nebraska. We feel that it is of critical importance to improve services to families with co-occurring disorders. Our website will keep you posted as to our progress.