Clayton Center Hardship Assistance

The Clayton Community Service Board has received an ARPA grant of $200,000 to provide hardship assistance to individuals who cannot receive services due to economic hardships. Of the $200,000, $160,000 has been allocated to Mental Health Services and $ 40,000 to Substance Use Services. Due to the pandemic, there has been an increase in the number of uninsured and/or underinsured people requesting services. The funding will be used for initial treatment cost, specifically targeting Self-Pay Individuals for both programs and for co-pays. The assistance provided with co-pays will help reduce the mental burden caused by economic hardships.