MN SF2486

$1,500,000 appropriated from the general fund for fiscal year 2024 and $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2025 to the commissioner of human services.

Funds provided as a grant to Hennepin Healthcare to expand the Project ECHO program for substance use disorder treatment.

Grant must establish at least four substance use disorder-focused Project ECHO programs at Hennepin Healthcare.

Programs must serve diverse medical assistance populations including immigrants, individuals experiencing homelessness, individuals seeking maternal and perinatal care, and other underserved populations with culturally responsive services.

Grant funds may be used for program administration, equipment, provider reimbursement, and staffing hours, with grantee required to contract with culturally and linguistically appropriate substance use disorder service providers.