$2 billion in mental health funding cut, before decision walked back by DHHS

$2 billion in mental health funding cut, before decision walked back by DHHS

WEST VIRGINIA (WVNS) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reinstated billions of dollars in mental health service funding after cancelling the funds just one day prior. Some local providers have said the change has turned their lives upside down. The initial cuts were to funding for programs under the Substance Abuse and [...]

Arizona Woman Fired, Rehired, Then Accused Due to Trump’s Mental Health Funding Cuts, ‘Who Did You Vote For?’

In shocking recent news, the Trump Administration decided to make funding cuts to mental health and substance abuse grants. This amounted to $2 billion, adversely impacting the U.S. public health system. For so many Americans, it could now be difficult to receive funding for support of their mental health conditions. It also means so many organizations could lose their funding, which means many people could lose their jobs. One Arizona woman was…