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| Oct 2, 2026 | Secretary Kennedy Announces 8 Communities To Receive $96 Million Through New STREETS Program | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today announced in Houston, Texas the eight communities selected to receive funding through the new Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-based ... |
| Sep 25, 2026 | SAMHSA Awards Almost $250 Million to Expand Addiction Treatment, Overdose Prevention and Mental Health Services | Investments include more than $96 million for children’s mental health and trauma services and $69 million to expand access to medications for opioid use disorder
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an ag... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | SAMHSA Awards More Than $42 Million to States and Territories to Advance ‘Treatment First’ Model in Support of President Trump’s Executive Order | The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced that it has awarded $42.3 million in new supplemental funding to states and territ... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | HHS Announces Supplemental Funding Awards for Faith-Based Prevention in Alabama, Kansas, and West Virginia | The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today announced supplemental funding to three states — Alabama, Kansas, and West Virginia — to strengthe... |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Convening Highlights SAMHSA’s Ongoing Commitment to Help States Connect People to SUD Treatment and Recovery Support Services | After an overdose, the hours and days that follow can be a critical opportunity to connect someone to treatment and recovery support. Too often, people must navigate fragmented systems when timely support can make a significant difference i... |
| Aug 18, 2026 | From Midlife to Later Life: Addressing the Intersection of Aging, Substance Use, and Mental Health in Men | For many men, midlife and the years that follow bring significant change — retirement, loss of a spouse or close friend, chronic pain, and changing hormones. These transitions can heighten vulnerability to depression, anxiety, and substance... |
| Aug 17, 2026 | HHS Awards Over $96 Million to Strengthen Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Substance Use Disorder Services | The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today announced $96.7 million in grants and cooperative agreements to strengthen behavioral health servi... |
| Jul 31, 2026 | SAMHSA Awards $73.2 Million for Mental Health Treatment and Suicide Prevention Programs | The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced today that it has awarded $73.2 million in grants to strengthen children’s mental he... |
| Jul 29, 2026 | HHS Secretary Kennedy Secures Pledge from Insurers, Medical Societies, and Providers to Advance National Behavioral Health Quality and Best Practices | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today met with dozens of healthcare leaders, medical societies, providers, and behavioral health experts who have pledged to strengthen the nation’s behavio... |
| Jul 7, 2026 | SAMHSA Announces More Than $281 Million in Funding Opportunities to Address Addiction, Overdose, and Mental Illness and Promote Recovery | The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced more than $281 million in funding opportunities for 15 grant programs.
The inv... |
| Jun 27, 2026 | On National HIV Testing Day, SAMHSA Encourages Everyone to Take Back Your Health by Knowing Your HIV Status | On June 27th, SAMHSA recognizes National HIV Testing Day with a simple message: take back your health by knowing your HIV status. HIV testing is easy, empowering, and an important part of personal health. Knowing your status helps you make ... |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Secretary Kennedy Announces Over $700 Million in New Funding to Address Mental Illness, Addiction, Homelessness | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today announced the posting of a $96 million funding opportunity for the Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-based Treatment and Support (STRE... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | SAMHSA Announces $40 Million in Funding Opportunities to Prevent Addiction, and Address Child Trauma, Suicide, Mental Illness | The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced $40 million in funding opportunities for eight grant programs that will advanc... |
| May 29, 2026 | HHS Welcomes 10 New States into CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration Program | The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today announced the addition ... |
| May 16, 2026 | SAMHSA Awards $255 Million to Administer 988 Lifeline | SAMHSA Also Announces More Than $28 Million in Funding Opportunities for Suicide Prevention, Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Depart... |
| May 5, 2026 | HHS Launches MAHA Action Plan to Curb Psychiatric Overprescribing | The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced efforts to curb psychiatric overprescribing at a MAHA Institute summit on mental health and overmedicalization. As the closing speaker, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, ... |
| May 1, 2026 | Every Mental Health Journey Begins with Being Seen | Every year, tens of millions of Americans experience mental illness—but too many still struggle to be seen, heard, or connected to the care they need. Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to recognize this reality and act on it.
Working ... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | SAMHSA Announces More Than $69 Million in Funding Opportunities for Serious Mental Illness and Suicide Prevention Grant Programs | The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced $69.1 million in funding opportunities for three grant programs: the Children&... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | SAMHSA Illuminates Paths to SUD Treatment | For many Americans, January is a time to reset and make changes that will improve their quality of life. Here at SAMHSA, the new year also kicks off Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Month, our nationwide push to help Americans struggl... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Feeling lonely? You are Not Alone: Tips and Resources for the Holiday Season | The holiday season is often associated with togetherness, celebration, and time spent with family and friends. Yet for many people, this time of year can also bring feelings of loneliness—whether from social isolation or from feeling discon... |
| Sep 24, 2025 | SAMHSA Awards $98M for Hepatitis C Elimination Initiative Pilot | The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced today that it has awarded $98 million for the Hepatitis C Elimination Initiative Pil... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | SAMHSA Announces $19M in Supplemental Funding to Strengthen Housing Capacity for Homeless People with Serious Mental Illness | The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is awarding $19 million in new supplemental funding through the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant for efforts to address the intersection of homelessness and ... |
| May 9, 2025 | Tianeptine Products Linked to Serious Harm, Overdoses, Death | Image
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People seeking to treat their ailments sometimes mistake a product as being safe because it’s easily available, whether online or even at gas stations. But availability is no indication of effectiveness or safety. This is espe... |
| May 3, 2025 | Tips for handling your finances in a time of economic uncertainty | Take stock of your finances
The first step to preparing for uncertain financial times is knowing your starting point, Watson said. Look at your budget or your debit card expenses so you can understand how much you spend every month.
“Take s... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Nirvana Recovery Receives Arizona State License for Residential Treatment Center | Nirvana Recovery receives state license for its Phoenix residential treatment center, offering 24/7 evidence-based addiction care with aftercare plans.
Securing our state license lets us provide 24/7 evidence-based care at our Phoenix resid... |
| Dec 31, 2024 | HHS Awards $10 Million for New Community-Based Maternal Behavioral Health Services Grant Program | The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), recently awarded $10 million for the Community-Based Maternal Behavioral Health Services Progra... |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Methamphetamine Awareness Day | Methamphetamine* is one of the most common illicit drugs used in the United States and worldwide, and its use is spreading.
What is methamphetamine?
Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug**. There are a few different stimulants that you have h... |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Together We Can: International Overdose Awareness Day 2024 | In 2023, our nation witnessed the first annual decline in overdose deaths since 2018. In 2022, there were over 111,000 deaths. In 2023, that number fell to 107,543. Though modest, this suggests that nationwide efforts to reduce overdoses ar... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Biden-Harris Administration Announces $27.5 Million in Funding Opportunities Enhancing Women’s Behavioral Health | Nearly $1M Awarded for Services Program for Residential Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | NIH-Funded Intervention Did Not Impact Opioid-Related Overdose Death Rates Over Evaluation Period | COVID-19 pandemic and increasingly dangerous drug supply among factors that may have contributed to diminished impact of intervention
A data-driven intervention that engaged communities to rapidly deploy evidence-based practices to reduce o... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Biden-Harris Administration Announces Another $31.4 Million in Funding Opportunities for Priority Behavioral Health Needs | To advance President Biden’s Unity Agenda for the nation, HHS will award funding to support behavioral health for racial and ethnic minorities and other underserved populations, substance use treatment and recovery, and integration of prima... |
| Jun 3, 2024 | How to Help Prevent an Overdose | (BPT) - Mental health plays an important role in our general health and well-being. It influences how we feel, think, and act. Many Americans of all ages experience mental distress. According to National Institute of Mental Health data, mor... |
| May 13, 2024 | SAMHSA Announces Winners of FentAlert Challenge During Launch of National Prevention Week | Today, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the winners of the FentAlert Challenge, which sought innovative ideas from U.S. youth, aged 14-18, to develop a community strategy to educate their peer... |
| May 8, 2024 | This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn how to help prevent an overdose | (BPT) - This month highlights the important role mental health plays in our general health and well-being. It influences how we feel, think and act. Many Americans of all ages experience mental distress. According to National Institute of M... |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Biden-Harris Administration Announces $28 Million in Funding Opportunities for Grants Expanding Treatment Services for Substance Use Disorder | The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is announcing notices of funding opportunities for two grant programs aimed at expanding substance use d... |
| Jan 30, 2023 | Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care | Near the end of his scheduled three-month stay at a rehab center outside Austin, Texas, Daniel McKegney was forced to tell his father in North Carolina that he needed more time and more money, he recently recalled.
His father had already re... |
| Dec 20, 2022 | Alaska Agrees to $21.5 Million in Opioid Settlements with Walmart, Teva Pharmaceuticals and Allergan; Considering $21 Million in Settlements with CVS and Walgreens | Dec. 19, 2022
(Anchorage, AK) – The State of Alaska recently agreed to three multi-state settlements with opioid manufacturers and a chain pharmacy in ongoing legal actions relating to the opioid crisis. These include Walmart for approximat... |
| May 19, 2022 | Biden Administration Announces $1.5 Billion Funding Opportunity for State Opioid Response Grant Program | Funding for States and Territories Will Help Address the Nation’s Overdose Epidemic
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is announcing a Stat... |
| Jul 7, 2021 | Opioid addiction treatment apps found sharing sensitive data with third parties | Several widely used opioid treatment recovery apps are accessing and sharing sensitive user data with third parties, a new investigation has found.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to reduce transmission in the U.S, teleheal... |
| Report: Addiction treatment apps pose privacy risks | This article has been updated with a statement from Bicycle Health.
Several past reports have raised privacy concerns in mobile health apps, especially in data being shared with third-party advertisers and analytics providers. Even in apps ... |
| CATES: It’s addiction recovery month | I have the great privilege of interacting with heroes every day. I work with doctors, nurses, first responders, and healthcare workers of every flavor in my job, and then I go home to my husband, a teacher. It’s hard for me to explain how r... |
| Report: Addiction treatment apps pose privacy risks | Several past reports have raised privacy concerns in mobile health apps, especially in data being shared with third-party advertisers and analytics providers. Even in apps offering treatment for opioid use disorder, which should carry addit... |