Kentucky to receive millions in federal funding for mental health services

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 391

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Kentucky will receive $17 million in federal funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday.

The money will be used to support the 988 suicide prevention lifeline, youth mental health, addiction recovery, doula services and more.

“Mental health is just as important as physical health, and devoting more resources to expand access and service capacity for Kentuckians is important,” Dr. Steven Stack, the secretary …

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