The International OCD Foundation is alarmed by the apparent sudden and widespread termination of grants supporting vital mental health and addiction services previously funded through the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
These programs provide life-saving services for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises and help prevent symptoms from escalating to emergency or inpatient levels of care.
As detailed in our recent white paper, America’s OCD Care Crisis, 95% of Americans with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are not receiving the most effective treatment. When OCD goes untreated or is treated with approaches that are not evidence-based, individuals face increased distress, functional impairment, isolation, and elevated risk of crisis. Access to trained clinicians and community-based mental health services is essential for helping people remain safe during periods of heightened distress and navigate next steps for treatment.
At a time when so many people with OCD and related disorders already struggle to access appropriate care, reducing support for frontline mental health professionals further weakens an already fragile system.
The IOCDF urges the reinstatement of these grants and continued federal commitment to accessible, evidence-based mental health and addiction services for all who need them.
Contact your congressional representative now to support the reinstatement of SAMHSA grants >>
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