RFK Jr. announces $700 million in funding to combat addiction and mental illness

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a $700 million investment to combat mental illness and addiction, which often contribute to homelessness. During a visit to an Easterseals clinic in Clinton Township, Michigan, the Cabinet secretary emphasized the role of faith-based recovery organizations. This initiative includes a $96 million funding opportunity for the Trump administration's Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-based Treatment and Support (STREETS) program to enhance behavioral health services across the country.