SAFFORD — The Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition is asking for the public’s help when it comes to Washington, D.C.
In the proposed budget reconciliation bill, at least $500 million would be cut from programs that help fund substance use diversion programs, and the combination of remaining funds into a single behavioral health block grant means there’s no guarantee of funding for substance abuse coalitions, or if funds do go to the coalitions, at what levels.
The coalition is asking the public to contact U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., who voted for the bill’s passage in the House; and Senators Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., to protect the existing funding programs.
A message to all members of Graham County’s Congressional delegation can be sent by clicking here.
