White House Reverses 2 billion Mental Health Cut After 24 Hour Backlash
TERMINATED "effective immediately" then reversed within a day. In this video, we break down how nearly 2,000 SAMHSA mental health and addiction grants worth about 2 billion dollars were abruptly cancelled, why the backlash exploded across Washington, and how the White House moved to restore the funding.
We also explain what many quick headlines skip: even a short funding whiplash can trigger layoffs, paused services, and disrupted treatment pipelines for communities fighting addiction, suicide risk, and homelessness. Plus, what to watch next in 2026 as agencies redefine "priorities" and Congress pushes back.
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In this video, you will learn
• What exactly got cut and what was reportedly spared
• Why lawmakers and providers called it chaos
• How the reversal happened and what it means for patients and nonprofits
