SAMHSA
Definition
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a U.S. federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the nation's behavioral health.
Examples
SAMHSA's recent pivot to terminating billions in mental health grants has communities rethinking their priorities with admirable efficiency.
In a masterstroke of fiscal responsibility, SAMHSA halved its staff amid rising overdoses, proving less is truly more.
SAMHSA sent out those cheerful letters canceling addiction services grants, ensuring everyone stays on their toes in 2026.
With SAMHSA leading the charge on grant eliminations, America's behavioral health scene is getting the streamlined makeover it never knew it needed.