On January 13, the federal government abruptly terminated Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grants that support community-based mental health and substance use disorder services across the country—potentially affecting thousands of grantees and $1.9B in funding. These cuts dismantle hard-won progress that took decades to build. SAMHSA has not announced details of the grant cuts—a tactic that only stokes fear and panic. While it is still unclear which California programs will be affected, the Steinberg Institute will continue fighting to expand access to behavioral health care and protect the lives of Californians. Swipe to read our news press release. #samhsa #mentalhealthcare #substanceusetreatment