Mental health grants slashed then restored sparks chaos : NPR
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Key Points:
- The Trump administration reversed a sudden cut of approximately $2 billion in federal grant money for mental health and addiction programs, restoring funding after widespread alarm and bipartisan pressure.
- The initial grant termination, announced abruptly by SAMHSA without explanation or guidance, caused confusion and fear among over 2,000 affected organizations and raised concerns about the potential dismantling of critical safety net programs.
- Healthcare providers and advocacy groups, including the American Medical Association and the National Alliance on Mental Illness, condemned the funding cuts, emphasizing the life-saving nature of these programs and the risks posed by sudden disruptions.
- Bipartisan lawmakers pressured the administration to reinstate the grants, criticizing the chaotic handling of the situation and calling for more thoughtful and transparent public health
