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Federal Policy·August 18, 2026

HHS Awards $96.7 Million in SAMHSA Behavioral Health Grants

The Department of Health and Human Services announced $96.7 million in grants through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for behavioral health services. The grants fund programs for individuals with serious mental illness experiencing homelessness, suicide prevention and early intervention, substance use disorder treatment, training and technical assistance, peer support, and disaster-related emotional support. The funding supports service delivery infrastructure that Medicaid managed care organizations and behavioral health providers rely on to serve beneficiaries with complex needs.

Why it matters

Federal behavioral health grants often supplement Medicaid funding streams and shape the service infrastructure that MCOs contract with to deliver covered services, particularly for high-acuity populations like individuals with serious mental illness experiencing homelessness.

Behavioral Health · Managed Care

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