Rogers announces grant for Anniston mental health program

Brian Graves, The Anniston Star, Ala.
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Dec. 21—U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, has announced The Right Place for Housing and Support, located in Anniston, will receive a Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that will total $250,000 over the next two years.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the MHAT grant program prepares and trains individuals to appropriately and safely respond to persons with mental health challenges and or disorders.

"The Right Place for Housing and Support is an incredible organization that aims to help the most vulnerable in the community by assisting homeless and low-income individuals and families in securing safe and affordable shelter," Rogers said. "I am a proud supporter of The Right Place for Housing and Support and I am glad to see that they will receive this much needed and much deserved funding to continue their efforts to uplift the community."

MHAT grants were first awarded in 2018 and individuals who receive training provided by the grants use those skills to help others access needed mental health care in their extended families, at their places of employment, in their communities and in their places of worship.

Staff Writer Brian Graves: 256-236-1551.