U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith representing Virginia's 9th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith representing Virginia's 9th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Tri-Area Community Health, based in Laurel Fork, Virginia, a $599,996 grant for behavioral health service expansion. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Tri-Area Community Health consists of dedicated healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive health care services.
“This grant for almost $600,000 helps Tri-Area Community Health support community healthcare needs for mental health services.”
According to the American Medical Association, behavioral health generally refers to mental health and substance use disorders, life stressors and crises, and stress-related physical symptoms.
Behavioral health services offered by Tri-Area Community Health include professional counseling, psychological assessments, mental health prescriptions by referral, and wellness classes.
Health Center locations include the counties of Grayson, Carroll, Floyd, Franklin and Patrick, and the city of Galax.
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