substance abuse
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Not only did this nonleadership fail to halt existing fraud, criminals expanded over the next seven years into fleecing programs for disabilities, adult daycare, autism, substance abuse and housing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
The money would fund homelessness programs, including mental healthcare, substance abuse treatment, affordable housing, rental subsidies, job counseling and services for vulnerable populations including homeless families, veterans, abused women, seniors and disabled persons.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2024
Additionally, PIR can redirect substantial taxpayer funds toward crime prevention measures such as substance abuse recovery, education, child care, and mental health support.
From Slate • Mar. 20, 2024
The revenue can help provide housing, mental health services and substance abuse assessments for trafficking survivors, Moomaw said.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2024
The Providence center, located next to the campus of Rhode Island Hospital, will be run by the nonprofit Project Weber/RENEW and VICTA, a privately owned outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment program.
From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024
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