Janus Awarded Federal Grant

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.S. Rep, Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announces a $520,911 grant from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services for Janus of Santa Cruz, a substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment center that has served the Santa Cruz community for over 45 years.

Janus of Santa Cruz offers programs and services for over 2,500 clients in withdrawal management, residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation treatment, perinatal treatment, medication-assisted treatment, DUI correction, and intensive outpatient services.

In 2022, there were 65 reported fentanyl-related overdose deaths in Santa Cruz County.

“Rehabilitation services for our neighbors living with substance use disorders, has the potential to both save and change lives,” said Panetta. “Tackling addiction and other behavioral health issues is a community-wide endeavor that entails this type of significant federal investment.” n