Addressing the Addiction and Mental Health Crisis

Kuster Delivers Remarks at Friendship House Ribbon Cutting, Hosts Discussions on Northern Border Regional Commission Funds

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High resolution versions of the photos are available here and here. On Friday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined Senator Shaheen, Senator Hassan, local elected officials, healthcare professionals and area residents to give remarks at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House for the recently completed Friendship House treatment facility in Bethlehem. Kuster wrote in support…

NH Delegation Announces $800K in Trauma Support Services to Help Children Exposed to Substance Misuse

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Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Congresswomen Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) and Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced $800,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance to the City of Manchester. This grant will support the Manchester Police Department’s Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team Enhancement (ACERT) Project,…

Tackling the challenges we face

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Dear Friend, Supporting Those Struggling in the Opioid Crisis On Friday, I joined leaders in healthcare, education, nonprofits, and government to give remarks at the Dartmouth Opioid Collaborative Forum in Concord, where we discussed the impact of the opioid crisis on children and families and how to identify children who need help. In addition to passing legislation that provides…

Bipartisan Heroin and Opioids Task Force Co-Chairs Applaud Senate Passage of Comprehensive Opioid Bill

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Co-Chairs of the Bipartisan Heroin and Opioids Task Force, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH-02) and Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-NJ-03) released a statement following the final passage of bipartisan, bicameral, and comprehensive opioid legislation. The bill now heads to the president’s desk for signature into law. The Bipartisan Heroin and Opioids Task Force has been instrumental in…

NH Delegation Announces $1.2M to Support NH Youth Victimized by Opioid Crisis

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Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Congresswomen Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) and Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced $1,186,005 in grants from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to support children and youth who are affected by the opioid epidemic. These grants include $749,886 to the New Hampshire Department of…

Our future depends upon getting this right

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Dear Friend, Applauding Dr. Christine Blasey Ford It was a challenging week for survivors of sexual assault and countless people across our country. I join people across the nation in applauding Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s courage, grace, and poise during her testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday. As a survivor of sexual assault, I know the challenges of coming…

Kuster Statement on House Passage of Comprehensive Opioid Legislation Including Critical New Hampshire Provisions

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Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin and Opioid Task Force, released the following statement on the passage of bipartisan comprehensive opioid legislation, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6).  The legislation is a result of reconciliation between the House and Senate versions of the bill, which were passed…

House Passes Appropriations Funding Bill Including New Hampshire Priorities

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Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted in favor of a bipartisan appropriations bill that funds important priorities for New Hampshire families, and will help to bolster the response to the opioid epidemic. The legislation provides robust funding for community health centers, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and workforce development and technical training…

Keeping up the fight

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Dear Friend, Taking Care of Our Veterans This morning, I joined the New Hampshire Public Radio's The Exchange to discuss the challenges veterans have faced at the Manchester VAMC and throughout New Hampshire. I’m hopeful that the VA MISSION Act—which was signed into law in June - will address some of the underlying issues that have led to failure in care for…

New Hampshire to Receive $30.1 Million in Opioid Funding

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**Kuster urged the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to quickly release funding to New Hampshire** **$22.9 million awarded from SAMHSA, $3.6 million awarded from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and an additional $3.6 million awarded from Health Resources & Services Administration** (Concord, NH) – Today, the Substance Abuse and…