UPDATE 1/15/26- The Administration has reversed the funding cuts to SAMHSA grant programs. Your advocacy worked! Let’s keep the momentum going!
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https://rollcall.com/2026/01/14/hhs-cuts-2-billion-in-mental-health-addiction-grants/
NYTimes: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/health/samhsa-funding-cuts.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
January 14, 2026- Right now, the Trump Administration is slashing billions in critical funding for substance use and mental health programs—grants that help communities respond to the overdose crisis and support mental well being nationwide.
Why this matters:
• These grant cuts threaten vital services provided by recovery community organizations, public health departments, prevention and treatment providers and more—services that save lives.
• During an ongoing public health emergency around addiction and mental illness, taking away resources is both reckless and dangerous.
✅ What YOU Can Do RIGHT NOW:
1. Call your U.S. Representative and both Senators
Use the Capitol switchboard at 202 224 3121, or look up your office numbers online.
2. Tell them to urgently urge Majority and Minority leadership to:
o Publicly press the administration to reverse the cuts to substance use and mental health grants ⏰ today.
o Protect and restore funding for SAMHSA and other key behavioral health programs.
3. Use this script to deliver a clear message:
“Hi, I’m [Name] from [City/State]. I’m calling because I’m deeply concerned that the administration has revoked $11 billion in addiction and mental health grants—programs that save lives. I urge [Senator/Representative Name] to demand the administration immediately restore these funds. This isn’t the time to slash critical help during a mental health and overdose crisis.”
4. Share this call to action with your networks:
o Post on social media using hashtags like #RestoreBehavioralHealthFunding or #SaveSAMHSA.
This is urgent. The Trump Administration just canceled billions in grants from SAMHSA—affecting thousands of programs that support mental health care, substance use treatment and recovery support services, and prevention programs.
📞 Call your Senators and Representative right now at 202‑224‑3121. Tell them:
“I demand congressional action to reverse these reckless cuts to lifesaving mental health and addiction programs—do it now.”
Share this and tag your friends: every call counts.
#RestoreRecoveryFunding #SaveSAMHSA
URGENT CALL TO ACTION. The Trump Administration has abruptly canceled billions in SAMHSA grant funding—impacting thousands of mental health and addiction treatment and recovery programs across the country.
These cuts are reckless and put American lives at risk.
📞 Contact Congress TODAY at 202‑224‑3121, demand they press leadership to reverse this decision.
Support mental health and addiction services—before it’s too late.
#Recovery #Advocacy #RestoreFunding
o Encourage friends, family, and local organizations to make the same calls today.
Every call makes a difference. Funding for mental health and addiction services is not optional—it’s essential.
Act now—to protect our communities and save lives.
NOTE: The full extent of the SAMHSA grant programs affected is unknown at this time. We are aware that the Building Communities of Recovery (BCOR) and Recovery Community Services Program (RCSP) grants have been terminated.
Help us collect information on the impact of these cuts. If you are a grantee that has been impacted, email info@facesandvoicesofrecovery.org. Send us the following:
1. Your name, organization, state, grant funding source and amount.
2. The impact this has on your program, the people you serve, and your community.
All grantees: Please be sure to contact your local Congressional office staff as well.