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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded $247.9 million in funding for mental health treatment and recovery programs. The grants are expected to support services for people struggling with substance use and mental illness across the United States. Details on which organizations will receive the money have not been widely reported yet.
- 2Alarm grows over US soldiers' mental health as Iran war continues●NEW ALARM over mental health of U.S. soldiers as Iran war drags on and Hegseth restricts the press
Concerns are rising about the mental health of American troops as the conflict with Iran drags on, with reports of new warnings about soldiers' psychological strain. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's restrictions on press access are drawing criticism, as journalists say limited reporting makes it harder to assess how service members are coping with prolonged deployment and combat stress.
- 3Arizona Moms Campaign to Protect Maternal Mental Health Hotline▼Arizona moms push to protect maternal mental health help line
Moms in Arizona are calling on state lawmakers to protect funding for a maternal mental health help line that offers support to new and expectant mothers experiencing depression, anxiety and other perinatal mental health challenges. Supporters say the service is a lifeline for families and are urging officials to keep it running, warning that losing it would leave many mothers without timely help.
- 4Bail should not become a shadow mental health system▼Bail should not become a shadow mental health system | Opinion
A new opinion piece argues that the bail system is being used as a de facto mental health system, holding people in jail not because of flight risk or danger but because they lack treatment options. The author contends this conflates criminal justice with psychiatric care and calls for investment in proper mental health services instead.
- 5Joliet receives $1 million federal grant for mental health program▼Joliet gets $1 million federal grant for community mental health program
The city of Joliet, Illinois has been awarded a $1 million federal grant to fund a community mental health program. The funding, reported by Shaw Local, will support local mental health services for residents. Details on how the money will be allocated have not yet been announced, but the grant marks a significant investment in the city's community-based mental health care.
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Police are searching for a woman accused of assaulting a mental health worker, according to the New Castle News. Few details about the incident, the location, or the condition of the worker have been released, and no arrest has been reported. The case has drawn attention to safety risks faced by staff working in mental health services.
- 7Annual event raises funds for veteran mental health●Annual event raises money for veteran mental health
An annual fundraising event has been held to raise money for veteran mental health services. Coverage indicates the gathering supports programs for former service members struggling with mental health challenges, though details about the organizers, amount raised, and beneficiaries have not been reported.
- 8Oregon providers challenge mandate prioritizing criminal defendants in care▼Oregon mental health providers, hospitals challenge mandate to treat criminal defendants first
Mental health providers and hospitals in Oregon are legally challenging a state requirement that they prioritize criminal defendants awaiting competency services over other patients seeking psychiatric care. The providers argue the mandate leaves ordinary patients, including those in crisis, waiting longer for treatment as limited beds and staff are redirected to the justice system.
- 9$31 Million in Federal Grants for Oklahoma Tribal Mental Health▼$31M in federal grants target Oklahoma tribal nations' mental health, substance abuse prevention
Federal grants totaling $31 million will go to tribal nations in Oklahoma to support mental health services and substance abuse prevention programs. The funding aims to strengthen community-based health resources for Native American communities in the state, where needs in these areas have been widely documented. Details on which tribes will receive specific allocations were not immediately available.
- 10SAMHSA awards nearly $250 million in behavioral health grants●Nearly $250 million in SAMHSA grants awarded for behavioral health services
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded nearly $250 million in grants to support behavioral health services across the United States. The American Hospital Association highlighted the funding, which is expected to help expand access to mental health and substance use treatment programs for communities nationwide.