HHS Awards More Than $42 Million to States and Territories to Advance ‘Treatment First’ Model in Support of President Trump’s Executive Order - Takeaways - 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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    HHS allocated $42.3 million to states and territories to promote the 'Treatment First' approach following a Presidential Executive Order.

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    The funding aims to implement the Best Practices Toolkit for addressing homelessness and addiction through treatment.

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    Community Mental Health Services Block Grant recipients received $17.3 million to develop systems and partnerships for Treatment First.

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    Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant recipients received $25 million to expand sober and recovery housing.

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    SAMHSA supports coordinated systems that prioritize measurable advancements in treatment engagement, recovery, and self-sufficiency.

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HHS Awards More Than $42 Million to States and Territories to Advance ‘Treatment First’ Model in Support of President Trump’s Executive Order

  • by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

  • September 18, 2026

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