Houston Republic

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announces $545,000 to the Houston-based Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, Inc. for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance.

“I am proud to announce the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s federal grant to Houston’s Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, Inc. (AAMA) in my district,” said Congresswoman Garcia.

“For more than 50 years, AAMA has helped Latinos achieve their potential. They encourage our district’s youth to complete high school and attend college, teach English language classes to adult immigrants, and guide them towards citizenship. They also help both youth and adults break the cycle of addiction and make positive choices that improve the quality of their lives. Thank you AAMA, for all that you do,” commented Congresswoman Garcia.

With this funding, AAMA will be able to enhance and expand comprehensive addiction treatment, early intervention, and recovery support services for adolescents and transitional aged youth with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring substance use and mental disorders.

Contact: Bryce Earley | bryce.earley@mail.house.gov | 202-227-0330

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Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2018, becoming the first Latina ever to represent the Texas 29th Congressional District. She is the Vice Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, the Vice Chair on Housing and Transportation of the House Democratic Caucus Poverty Task Force, and a member of the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.

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