Senator Charles Schumer, Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein and COO of BestSelf, Kelly Dumas in Buffalo, NY. Photo credit Max Faery, WBEN
According to the senator, this will give Erie County more funds to combat the pandemic-fueled increases in opioid addiction. Examples of boosted funds under this plan include $553 million for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) Expansion Grant program, which funds organizations like BestSelf Behavioral Health, who help those overcoming addiction.
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