Beyond the Numbers—Success Stories from Community Behavioral Health Equity Efforts

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Larke N. Huang, PhD, Director, and Juliet Bui, MPA, MSW, Public Health Analyst, SAMHSA Office of Behavioral Health Equity
Beyond what data and numbers can show, stories from the community and grantee level have revealed the impact of behavioral health equity efforts on the individuals who are most vulnerable.
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