Trump Administration Reinstates $2 Billion in Mental Health and Addiction Grants After Backlash

Trump Administration Reinstates $2 Billion in Mental Health and Addiction Grants After Backlash

The Trump administration has reversed its decision to cut approximately $2 billion in federal grants for mental health and addiction programs, following bipartisan criticism and concerns over the impact on essential services.

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January 15, 2026
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Trump Administration Reinstates $2 Billion in Mental Health and Addiction Grants After Backlash
Trump Administration Reinstates $2 Billion in Mental Health and Addiction Grants After Backlash

NPR • 15 Jan 14:39

The Trump administration has reversed its decision to cut approximately $2 billion in federal grants for mental health and addiction programs, following bipartisan criticism and concerns over the impact on essential services.

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HHS Reinstates $1.9 Billion in Mental Health and Substance Use Funding After Public Outcry
HHS Reinstates $1.9 Billion in Mental Health and Substance Use Funding After Public Outcry

The Guardian • 15 Jan 14:04

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reversed its decision to cut nearly $2 billion in grants for mental health and substance use programs following widespread criticism.

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Trump Administration Reinstates $2 Billion in Mental Health and Addiction Grants
Trump Administration Reinstates $2 Billion in Mental Health and Addiction Grants

NPR • 15 Jan 02:10

The Trump administration has reversed its decision to cut approximately $2 billion in mental health and addiction program funding following bipartisan backlash.

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January 14, 2026
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Trump Administration Terminates $1.9 Billion in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Grants
Trump Administration Terminates $1.9 Billion in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Grants

CBS News • 14 Jan 21:00

The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has abruptly canceled approximately 2,800 grants totaling nearly $1.9 billion, affecting a wide range of mental health and addiction treatment programs nationwide.

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Trump Administration Terminates Federal Grants for Mental Health and Addiction Services
Trump Administration Terminates Federal Grants for Mental Health and Addiction Services

NPR • 14 Jan 14:50

The Trump administration has terminated federal grants supporting mental health and addiction services, potentially affecting up to $2 billion in funding for nonprofit organizations nationwide.

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