HHS Awards More Than $42 Million to States and Territories to Advance ‘Treatment First’ Model in Support of President Trump’s Executive Order - Scorecard - MDSpire
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HHS Allocates Over $42 Million to States and Territories to Promote 'Treatment First' Approach Following Presidential Executive Order

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  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

  • September 18, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: HHS Allocates Over $42 Million to States and Territories to Promote 'Treatment First' Approach Following Presidential Executive Order

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionHomelessness and Addiction
Key MechanismsPromoting treatment, recovery, and self-sufficiency through coordinated systems.
Target PopulationIndividuals experiencing homelessness and addiction.
Care SettingCommunity mental health and substance use treatment services.

Key Highlights

  • SAMHSA allocated $42.3 million to support the Treatment First model.
  • Funding aims to enhance systems for treatment and recovery.
  • Emphasis on partnerships, workforce capacity, and recovery supports.
  • Investment in sober and recovery housing to promote long-term sobriety.
  • Focus on measurable outcomes in treatment engagement and housing stability.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Implement Treatment First principles to connect individuals with effective treatment.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

    • Track measurable advancements in treatment engagement and recovery outcomes.

    Risks

      Patient & Prescribing Data

      Individuals with serious mental illness and addiction.

      Coordination of behavioral health, healthcare, and housing services is essential.

      Clinical Best Practices

      • Develop systems that prevent recurrent movement through homelessness and crisis settings.
      • Provide technical assistance and training to enhance service delivery.

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