This includes, but is not limited to, the definitions, assurances, requirements, and restrictions of
the SABG standard funding.
The SABG allocation requires states to expend not less than twenty percent (20%) of their total
allocation for substance use disorder (SUD) primary prevention services for individuals who do
not require treatment for substance abuse, in accordance with 42 USC 300x-22 and 45 CFR
96.124 and 96.125. The SABG allocation also requires “designated states” to expend five percent
(5%) of their total allocation for EIS/HIV Services, in accordance with 42 USC 300x-24(b) and
45 CFR 96.128.
The SUD prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services continuum includes
various evidence-based services and supports for individuals, families, and communities. Integral
to the SABG are its efforts to support health equity through its priority focus on the provision of
SUD prevention, treatment, and recovery support services to identified underserved populations.
These underserved and marginalized populations include, but are not limited to, pregnant women
and women with dependent children; persons who inject drugs; persons using opioids and/or
stimulant drugs associated with drug overdoses; persons at risk for HIV, TB, and Hepatitis;
persons experiencing homelessness; persons involved in the justice system; persons involved in
the child welfare system; Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC); LGBTQ individuals;
rural populations; and other underserved groups.
SAMHSA recommends states develop, enhance or improve the following through the SABG
ARPA funds:
• Develop and expand the use of FDA-approved medications and digital therapeutics as a
part of addiction treatment that can provide interactive, evidence-based behavioral
therapies for the treatment of opioid use disorders, alcohol use disorders, and tobacco use
disorders, along with the implementation of other evidence-based treatments and
practices.
• Provide increased access, including same-day or next-day appointments, and low barrier
approaches, for those in need of SUD treatment services.
• Direct critical resources in expanding broad-based state and local community strategies
and approaches in addressing the drug overdose epidemic, involving SUD prevention,
intervention, treatment, and recovery support services.
• Improve information technology infrastructure, including the availability of broadband
and cellular technology for providers, especially in rural and frontier areas, and use of
GPS to expedite response times and to remotely meet with the individual in need of
services.
• The adoption and use of health information technology to improve access to and
coordination of SUD prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services
and care delivery, consistent with the provisions of HIPAA and 42 CFR, Part 2.
• Advance telehealth opportunities to expand services for hard-to-reach locations,
especially rural and frontier areas. Expand technology options for callers, including the
use of texting, telephone, and telehealth. Note: States may not use the funds to purchase
any items for consumers/clients.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727)
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1-800-487-4889 (TDD)
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www.samhsa.gov