Vantage Policy Watch Week of October 27, 2025
Safety Net at Risk: SNAP Uncertainty Deepens Behavioral Health Strain As the federal government shutdown continues, its ripple effects are reaching deeply into nutrition supports and the behavioral-health and substance-use treatment ecosystem. At the same time that frontline providers and clients are managing everyday challenges, executive-level decisions about funding and mandates are creating disruptions in programs that underpin stability and recovery. It is crucial to vie







