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 view these...

Continuity in Care Amid Federal Restructuring As federal appropriations remain stalled and agency restructuring continues, continuity of behavioral health and addiction treatment services has never been more critical. This week, both providers and payers must prepare for shifting rules and uncertain funding, while local and state systems begin filling gaps once managed at the federal level. This Week’s Key Developments 1. Government Shutdown Continues- The shutdown that began October 1...

Focus: Substance Use and Mental Health Impacts This week begins Mental Illness Awareness Week, observed from October 5 to 11, 2025. The...