# HHS Awards $42M to Advance Treatment First Model

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), awarded over **$42 million** in supplemental funding on September 18, 2026, to states and territories to support the implementation of the Treatment First model. This initiative aligns with President Trump's Executive Order aimed at addressing homelessness and addiction by prioritizing treatment, recovery, and self-sufficiency. The funding is allocated through the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant and the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant to enhance infrastructure, workforce capacity, and expand sober and recovery housing nationwide. An additional **$2 million** supports the Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network to improve workforce training and best practice implementation.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the significant federal investment in behavioral health infrastructure and recovery housing, creating opportunities for service providers and contractors specializing in treatment program support, housing development, and workforce training.
- The funding emphasizes technical assistance, training, and capacity building, indicating demand for vendors with expertise in behavioral health program implementation and recovery housing solutions.
- States and territories receiving these grants will require partnerships and services to operationalize Treatment First principles, suggesting potential subcontracting and consulting opportunities.
- Organizations involved in addiction treatment technology and workforce development may benefit from the supplemental funding directed to the Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

### Key Quotes
> These investments will help states strengthen the infrastructure 	6 partnerships, data, workforce, and recovery supports 	6 needed to connect people with serious mental illness and addiction to effective treatment and support them on a path toward lasting recovery, stable housing, employment, and self-sufficiency.
> — Christopher D. Carroll, SAMHSA Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary

> President Trump has directed us to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction by putting treatment, recovery, and self-sufficiency first.
> — Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., HHS Secretary

### Sources
- [HHS Awards More Than $42 Million to States and Territories to Advance ‘Treatment First’ Model in Support of President Trump’s Executive Order | HHS.gov](https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-awards-42-million-treatment-first-homelessness-addiction-recovery.html) - HHS
- [
            SAMHSA Awards More Than $42 Million to States and Territories to Advance ‘Treatment First’ Model in Support of President Trump’s Executive Order | SAMHSA
    ](https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20260918/samhsa-awards-more-than-42-million-advance-treatment-first-model) - Samhsa