{"id":15832,"date":"2022-08-17T09:52:48","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T13:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nasadad.org\/?p=15832"},"modified":"2023-01-10T14:51:06","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T19:51:06","slug":"reauthorization-of-the-substance-abuse-prevention-and-treatment-sapt-block-grant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nasadad.org\/2022\/08\/reauthorization-of-the-substance-abuse-prevention-and-treatment-sapt-block-grant\/","title":{"rendered":"Reauthorization of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant, housed within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is a federal block grant distributed by formula to all States, Territories, and jurisdictions. The SAPT Block Grant supports States to \u201cplan, implement, and evaluate activities that prevent and treat substance [use]\u201d (SAMHSA, 2022). The SAPT Block Grant was last reauthorized in the 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255) in December 2016. The authorization applied through 2022. As a result, Congress is considering legislation to reauthorize the program through 2027.<\/p>\n<p>The SAPT Block Grant serves as the cornerstone of States\u2019 substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery systems. State alcohol and drug agencies play a pivotal role in applying and receiving funds to distribute to counties, local communities, and providers. The funds are dedicated to help implement evidenced-based programming. States oversee the funds through tools such as performance data management\/reporting, contract monitoring, corrective action planning, onsite reviews, and technical assistance. States are required to spend 20% of SAPT Block Grant funds on primary prevention strategies. In addition, the SAPT Block Grant by statute is designed to serve priority populations and service areas such as:<br \/>\n\u2022 Pregnant women and women with dependent children<br \/>\n\u2022 People who use intravenous drugs<br \/>\n\u2022 Tuberculosis services<br \/>\n\u2022 Early intervention services for HIV\/AIDS<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"xxmsonormal\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; color: #201f1e;\">This fact sheet is a \u201cliving document<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">\u201d<span style=\"color: #201f1e;\"> and will continue to be updated as legislation progresses through Congress.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Available <a href=\"https:\/\/nasadad.org\/2023\/01\/sapt-block-grant-3\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please reach out to Lacy Adams (Ladams@nasadad.org) with any questions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant, housed within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is a federal block grant distributed by formula to all States, Territories, and jurisdictions. The SAPT Block Grant supports States to \u201cplan, implement, and evaluate activities that prevent and treat substance [use]\u201d (SAMHSA, 2022). 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