(Warwick, R.I.) Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today announced funding for South Kingstown through the Drug-Free Communities Support Program administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration through the Department of Health and Human Services.

South Kingstown will receive $98,294 in Drug-Free Community Support funding.

“I am proud to announce this funding for South Kingstown,” said Langevin. “I support any additional local funding that will help educate youth about the dangers of substance abuse as well work with those that need help recovering from addiction. Programs like this only serve to make our communities safer.”

The Office of National Drug Control Policy awarded $10.5 million in Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grants to 107 communities across the country. Originally funded by Congress in 1997, the Drug-Free Communities Program provides the resources necessary for communities to identify and respond to local substance abuse problems among youth.

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