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Secretary Kennedy Announces Over $700 Million in New Funding to Address Mental Illness, Addiction, Homelessness

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  • Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)

  • June 17, 2026

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    HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced over $700 million in funding to address mental health disorders, substance abuse, and homelessness.

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    The STREETS program will allocate $96 million over four years to develop care systems for homeless individuals with substance use and mental health disorders.

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    $223.1 million will support Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) to enhance mental health and substance use disorder services nationwide.

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    $238.6 million is designated for improving local 988 capacity and response to suicide and crisis calls, particularly for high-risk populations.

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    Additional funding of $80 million will focus on substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery, addressing the nation's addiction and overdose crises.

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Secretary Kennedy Announces Over $700 Million in New Funding to Address Mental Illness, Addiction, Homelessness

  • by Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)

  • June 17, 2026

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