GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR AT RISK YOUTH
Grant Will Address Behavioral Health Care for Young Adults (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut will receive a $5 million grant to better engage and connect young adults ages 16 to 25 to behavioral health care. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded Connecticut the competitive five year CT STRONG (Seamless Transition and Recovery Opportunities through Network Growth) grant to serve youth who reside in New London, Milford or Middletown and who are at risk for or have behavioral health disorders. “These new resources will support young people living with behavioral health disorders, and help them learn to identify and appropriately cope with their issues,” said Governor Malloy. “Early intervention is critical; and…