# Samhsa Funds Mental Health Expansion

> U.s. health agency allocates $247.9m for addiction treatment and recovery services nationwide
- Title: Samhsa Funds Mental Health Expansion · Dallas Express
- Summary: U.s. health agency allocates $247.9m for addiction treatment and recovery services nationwide SAMHSA's $247.9 million grants target opioid treatment, youth…
- Keywords: samhsa, mental health, addiction services, opioid treatment, youth mental health, recovery support, hhs, robert f kennedy jr, project aware, child trauma, suicide prevention, treatment centers
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/health/samhsa-awards-247-9-million-to-expand-mental-health-and-addiction-services
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-09-26T11:00:33+00:00
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- Topics: samhsa, mental health, addiction services, opioid treatment, youth mental health, recovery support, hhs, robert f kennedy jr, project aware, child trauma, suicide prevention, treatment centers
## New Mental Health Funding
SAMHSA awards $247.9 million to expand addiction treatment, mental health services, and recovery support nationwide
## Opioid Treatment Expansion
SAMHSA directs $69.4 million for medication-assisted treatment and opioid addiction programs
## First Responders Training
First responders receive $34.6 million to train in administering overdose reversal medications
## Youth Mental Health Focus
Project AWARE provides $54.9 million for school-based mental health services for children
## Child Trauma Support
National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative gets $41.8 million for trauma-focused treatment centers
## Mental Health Awareness
Mental health awareness grants receive $22 million for community recognition and service connections
## Student Suicide Prevention
Universities get $8.7 million for campus suicide prevention and behavioral health services
## Key takeaway

SAMHSA's $247.9 million grants target opioid treatment, youth mental health, and long-term recovery support