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flag The Trump administration cut $2 billion in mental health and substance use grants, disrupting services nationwide.

flag On January 13, 2026, the Trump administration abruptly terminated about 2,000 federal grants totaling nearly $2 billion in funding for mental health and drug use programs across the country. flag Services like overdose prevention, peer recovery support, crisis care, and mental health education were affected by the cuts, which SAMHSA announced through abrupt termination letters. flag Providers reported immediate disruptions and possible program closures. flag Health experts, advocacy organizations, and medical associations have widely condemned the move, citing it as a change in agency priorities. flag They warn that it jeopardizes public health, exacerbates the mental health crisis, and impedes efforts to reduce overdose deaths. flag SAMHSA and the Department of Health and Human Services have not made any public comments.

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