HHS Announces More Than $700 Million in Behavioral Health Funding

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced more than $700 million in behavioral health funding opportunities to address mental illness, substance use disorders and homelessness.

Key investments include:

• $223.1 million for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) to expand and strengthen community-based behavioral health services.
• $238.6 million for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to enhance crisis response capacity, tribal services and follow-up care.
• $96 million for the STREETS Program, which supports coordinated treatment and recovery services for individuals experiencing homelessness with behavioral health needs.
• $80 million for substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery programs, including support for rural communities, youth, families, tribal communities, and pregnant and postpartum individuals.
• More than $70 million for mental health services and supports, including mobile crisis teams, trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, and early intervention programs.

The funding is intended to strengthen behavioral health infrastructure, expand access to care and support recovery services in communities across the country. Those interested in applying for these grants should visit the SAMHSA Grants Dashboard for additional information on funding opportunities, eligibility requirements, application procedures, and answers to program-specific questions.

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