As we reported yesterday, the Administration had arbitrarily cut nearly two billion dollars from mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs that had been approved on a bi-partisan basis by Congress.

The entire mental health and substance use treatment field, from across the country, rose up in loud protest. As did many members of Congress and our members.

Today it has been confirmed that the White House has reversed course and will restore those drastic cuts. According to news reports, there was an “intervention” over this issue. In 20 years I have never seen the mental health and substance use disorder treatment communities become so vocal so quickly. This demonstrates the necessity to remain vigilant as these decisions are seemingly made in haste with little outside input. Thanks to our members who responded so quickly.