HHS has canceled $1 billion in funding for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the New York Times reported March 26. In addition to the canceled SAMHSA funding, the department also canceled $11.4 billion in funding to the…
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Finding a mental health provider can be difficult. Point32Health boasts that its Behavioral Health Navigator can connect most members to an appointment within one week. Point32Health launched the navigator program in 2023. The Canton, Mass.-based insurer owns Harvard Pilgrim Health…
Some information on a website maintained by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for locating treatment, an audit from HHS’ Office of Inspector General found. The audit, published March 21, sampled data for 100 facilities on FindTreatment.gov, a…
New York City officials are raising concerns over the city’s policy to involuntarily hospitalize individuals experiencing mental health crises. In a report published March 24, the New York City Council said many people involuntarily removed from private or public spaces…
Lawrence, Ind.-based Options Behavioral Health System is facing 10 lawsuits from former patients and their families alleging the facility held them against their will. In addition, the system has been cited by state and federal authorities over patient care, WRTV…
Therapy and other mental health services at the Department of Veterans Affairs have “been thrown into turmoil” following changes implemented by the Trump administration, the New York Times reported March 22. Mental health providers at the Department of Veterans Affairs…
More than a dozen behavioral health workforce centers and other mental health organizations are forming a new group to address behavioral workforce challenges. The Behavioral Health Workforce Center Alliance is led by the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska. The…
New York City-based Montefiore Health System is launching seven new outpatient programs to better support urgent mental health needs, pregnancy-related anxiety and depression, and eating disorders. The programs will be funded by more than $18 million from the state and…
Mount Sinai aims for its Center for Stress, Resilience and Personal Growth to be a “beacon” for healthcare workers seeking mental health support. The center was formed to support Mount Sinai’s employees at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now,…
HHS has renewed the public health emergency declaration for the nation’s opioid crisis, extending key federal response efforts for 90 days. The PHE had been set to end March 21. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized the urgency of…