SALT LAKE CITY — Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the need for mental health services has increased in rural Utah.
Grants are available to help support these communities, courtesy of Cambia Health Solutions and the Utah Department of Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health.
Nonprofit groups serving multicultural communities in rural Utah can apply for these state grants right now and help people who are struggling to find available resources.
“A lot of them feel like they need that extra support, especially for people who have to travel or have to get services through telehealth services,” said Rozanna Benally-Sagg, a program specialist with the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs. .
There are two types of grants: Elevate and Journey.
The Elevate Grant provides up to $50,000 to organizations launching new or early-stage mental and behavioral health programs.
For groups that already have those programs and need an extra financial boost to keep them going, they can apply for the Journey grant and receive up to $100,000.
Our Multicultural Rural Mental Health Grant Program is Now Accepting Applications! This grant is intended to support organizations that provide direct behavioral and mental health services in rural areas among multicultural communities.
> Apply before May 20: https://t.co/I9OQBhVaYN pic.twitter.com/ozMVTk80AN
— Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs (@MulticulturalUT) April 18, 2022
State leaders have awarded 17 grants so far.
The groups are leveraging the funds by providing social-emotional kits for families, offering free workshops, and addressing language barriers.
“Another organization that has helped combat that barrier hired a Spanish-speaking interpreter,” Benally-Sagg said. “So with that, there’s a sense of comfort with someone who already speaks the language and already knows maybe the living experience of that particular culture.”
There’s still time to get involved in this – applications are due Friday May 20th at 6pm
For more information on eligibility and how to apply, click here.
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