‘People will die’: Trump administration cancels up to $1.9bn for substance use and mental health

Funding to end immediately for up to 2,800 grantees of US agency that serves thousands seeking help and in recovery

The Trump administration on Tuesday evening unexpectedly canceled up to $1.9bn in funding for substance use and mental health care, which providers say will immediately affect thousands of patients.

It feels like Armageddon for everyone who's on the frontlines of the addiction and mental health space," said Ryan Hampton, founder of Mobilize Recovery, a national advocacy organization for people in and seeking recovery.