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Yesterday (January 19) the Trump administration primarily restored $2 billion in SAMHSA grant funding that had been canceled on January 13 due to bipartisan pushback. Despite the widespread confusion and concerns about potential future cuts, key areas like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, State Opioid Response, and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) funding appear to be spared for the time being.   Autry Behavioral Health Care Consulting continuously monit

Key Developments for FY 2026: Continuation & New Opportunities:  SAMHSA  (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has forecast new grant opportunities for CCBHC planning and improvement for FY 2026, alongside existing programs. Funding Uncertainty: Early budget proposals suggested eliminating the CCBHC Expansion Grant Program, leading to strong advocacy to protect it, though final budgets for 2026 still show vulnerability. Medicaid Impact: Broad Medicaid fu

Inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs have faced significant funding challenges for many years. Most health programs treat...