Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, is applauding the announcement that the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services will received a $333,000 grant to expand Regional Access Points in cities operating the Safe Stations program. Kuster wrote to SAMHSA in support of the grant request, which is being administered through SAMHSA’s Opioid State Targeted Response (STR) Supplemental grant.

“Access to treatment and recovery services is critical to tackling the opioid epidemic,” said Kuster. “In New Hampshire we’ve been hard hit by the opioid crisis but we’ve seen individuals, organizations, and municipalities stepping up to the challenge and making a real difference in the lives of people suffering from substance use disorder. I’m pleased that SAMHSA awarded this grant and recognizes the importance of bolstering support for Regional Access Points and programs like Safe Stations in New Hampshire. However, there is much more that must be done. I’ll continue advocating on behalf of Granite Staters to ensure HHS, SAMHSA and the Trump administration target resources to New Hampshire so we can support innovative and successful programs that will help build a better future for families and communities in our state.”

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