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
Clinical Scorecard: HHS Allocates Over $42 Million to States and Territories to Promote 'Treatment First' Approach Following Presidential Executive Order
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Homelessness and Addiction
Key Mechanisms
Promoting treatment, recovery, and self-sufficiency through coordinated systems.
Target Population
Individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction.
Care Setting
Community 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.