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The announcement includes a $96 million funding opportunity tied to the administration’s STREETS program, with an emphasis on engaging faith-based organizations in recovery services.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday announced a $700 million investment for behavioral health and addiction services, underscoring the role of faith-based recovery organizations in the administration’s approach, according to The Hill.
Kennedy said the effort would focus on behavioral health programming intended to support people with addiction and recovery services, and he emphasized faith-based organizations as part of the delivery model. The Hill reported that Kennedy has described his own past recovery from heroin addiction in connection with the initiative.
As part of the broader investment, Kennedy’s announcement also included a separate $96 million funding opportunity associated with the Trump administration’s Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-based Treatment and Support program, known as STREETS, according to the report.
The announcement places the administration’s behavioral health funding within a framework that pairs treatment and support services with community and recovery engagement. The Hill reported that the program’s emphasis includes working with faith-based groups alongside other providers.
The practical impact of the funding will depend on how HHS structures awards, including application requirements, eligible uses of funds, and contracting or grant terms. The Hill did not detail specific award mechanics in its description, and the report did not indicate additional statutory or regulatory changes tied to the announcement.
Additional details on timelines, award criteria, and eligible organizations are expected to be addressed through HHS’s funding opportunity materials. The Hill reported the existence of the $96 million opportunity, but readers will need the underlying HHS notice for specifics on implementation and compliance requirements.