Trump administration slashes funding for substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide
January 14, 2026
The Trump administration has made significant cuts to substance abuse and mental health programs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has canceled around 2,000 grants, totaling nearly $2 billion, according to an official. This represents about a quarter of SAMHSA’s budget. The cuts affect programs providing mental health services, opioid treatment and more. On Tuesday, grant recipients were notified that their funding would be canceled immediately. Many organizations are now forced to cut staff and consider whether they can continue their programs. Some programs, like the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative, have been supporting communities for over 20 years.