Trump admin reinstates cuts to mental health grants

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Trump Terminates Hundreds of SAMHSA Grants, Threatening Mental Health, Addiction Services Nationwide
Approximately $2 billion in grants were canceled, undermining bipartisan efforts to strengthen the behavioral health system amid rising overdose deaths and suicide rates. Federal grant terminations by SAMHSA threaten vital mental health and substance use services, risking lives amid rising suicide rates and addiction crises.

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Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
Trump Administration Restores Nearly $2 Billion in Mental Health Grants
In 24 hours, Feds cancel, then reinstate $2 billion in mental health grants
The Trump administration reversed its decision to cancel $2 billion in federal mental health grants less than 24 hours after the initial announcement.

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Democrat Blasts HHS for Creating Confusion in Cutting, Then Reinstating SAMHSA Grants
Democrat blasts HHS for creating confusion in cutting, then reinstating grants for substance abuse and mental health programs
H.H.S. Reverses Decision to Cut $2 Billion for Mental Health and Addiction Services
The cuts would have affected longstanding agency investments like drug courts that offer treatment as an alternative to incarceration, programs for pregnant and postpartum women in recovery, screening...

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Bay Area House Democrats claim victory as White House reverses $1.9 billion cut in health funding
Trump administration rolls back $2 billion mental health, addiction grant cuts
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Mental health care leaders say Medicaid cuts already have “devastating” effects on public safety

Providers say they're seeing patients who lost access to care and critical medication end up in emergency rooms and jail, just weeks after state leaders and Health and Welfare approved the cuts.
Campus Safety Magazine

How Untreated Student Mental Health Impacts Academic Achievement, School Safety, and Teacher Retention

A new research report looks at how untreated mental health affects students and their school districts, highlighting its impact on academic performance, teacher retention, and school safety. The researchers administered unique questionnaires to educators ...

Cleveland is about to take a major step toward changing how the city responds to mental health emergencies

Today dispatchers ask 911 callers if they need police, fire or EMS. But after a legislative compromise, Cleveland is one step closer to adding a fourth option: mental health professionals. After a year of delay,
MinnPost

How Twin Cities mental health advocates are responding to trauma – again

Advocates say the shooting and ICE enforcement action is yet another traumatic event affecting people's mental health.
WGLT

McLean County Board approves agreement for scope of mental health fund audit

The McLean County Board on Thursday approved a Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] and a statement of work related to the mental health and public safety fund audit.
Seattle Times

Clothing donations for WA mental health patients offer safety, dignity

The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility for children and families. The Seattle Times maintains ...
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Hochul unveils online safety, mental health plan (video)

New York is rolling out a sweeping set of proposals aimed at protecting kids online and tackling the youth mental health crisis. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the initiatives as part of her State of the State agenda on Jan.
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