Executive Council narrowly approves fifth rural health program contract

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 463

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago


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During a lengthy meeting Wednesday, the New Hampshire Executive Council approved the contract for the fifth “hub” in the state’s marquee rural health program.

The contract will provide $21.6 million to the New Hampshire Community Behavioral Health Association. The association will in turn spend the money on projects aimed at addressing substance use disorder in rural New Hampshire.

New Hampshire received roughly $200 million through the federal government’s Rural Health Transformation Program this year and …

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