### Question
How is the "eligible entity" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible entity** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 290bb* as follows -

> a State, or other appropriate State agency, in collaboration with 1 or more qualified community programs as described in section 300x–2(b)(1) of this title or 1 or more community health centers as described in section 254b of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part B-Centers and Programs > subpart 3-center for mental health services**

