; (2) connecting individuals at risk for or with a substance use disorder to overdose education, counseling, and health education; or (3) encouraging such individuals to take steps to reduce the negative personal and public health impacts of substance use or misuse during the emergency period. (b) Considerations In awarding grants under this section, the Assistant Secretary shall prioritize grants to applicants proposing to serve areas with— (1) a high proportion of people who meet criteria for dependence on or abuse of illicit drugs who have not received any treatment; (2) high drug overdose death rates; (3) high telemedicine infrastructure needs; and (4) high behavioral health and substance use disorder workforce needs. (c) Definition In this section, the term emergency period has the meaning given to such term in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1)(B) )). (d) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000, to remain available until expended. 634. Grants to support increased behavioral health needs due to COVID–19 (a) In general The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use, shall award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d ) with respect to COVID–19. (b) Use of funds An entity that receives a grant under subsection (a) may use funds received through such grant to— (1) increase behavioral health treatment and prevention capacity, including to— (A) promote coordination among local entities; (B) train the behavioral health workforce, relevant stakeholders, and community members; (C) upgrade technology to support effective delivery of health care services through telehealth modalities