A message from our National Organization, Mental Health America
on the importance of continuing our advocacy with Congress.
On Tuesday, after decades of bipartisan support, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) abruptly issued letters and actions cancelling Congressionally-appropriated grants for lifesaving mental health and substance use programs. Thanks to bipartisan action by Congress, the Administration, and advocates like you, SAMHSA’s federal grant funding for mental health and substance use programs has been restored. This swift response protected access to lifesaving care and prevented widespread disruption to services in communities across the country.
But this moment also underscores what is at stake.
As Congress continues to negotiate funding for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Fiscal Year 2026, lawmakers must continue their bipartisan commitment to fully funding mental health and substance use programs. Stable, predictable investments are essential to maintaining access to care, strengthening community-based systems, and preventing future disruptions that put people at risk.
Now is the time to reinforce that message.
Take action today: Send a message thanking Congress for restoring SAMHSA grant funding, and urging them to continue their bipartisan work by fully funding HHS mental health and substance use programs in FY26.
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Your voice helps ensure that individuals, families, and communities can continue to access the mental health and substance use care and support they need.
Thank you for taking action and standing up for mental health.
