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“Communities That Care” Grant Funded

“Communities That Care” Grant Funded

Photo: WNAX/Emma Grate


Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton was awarded a grant to address behavioral health issues affecting kids.
Emma Grate will be the coordinator for the “Communities that Care” program….

Grate says they have identified the behaviors that need attention…

Grate says they will work with partners in the community…

The South Dakota Department of Health provided the grant funding of up to one hundred fifty thousand dollars for the two-year program.

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