Statements

This page features official statements from SAMHSA on critical issues in behavioral health.

Statement from SAMHSA PDAS Dr. Art Kleinschmidt on $2M Award for Pilot Program to Help Homeless People with Mental Illness and SUDs get into Treatment

September 25, 2025

Statement from SAMHSA Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Dr. Art Kleinschmidt on $19M Award to Build Housing Capacity to Help Homeless People with Serious Mental Illness

September 18, 2025

SAMHSA Statement on 988 Press 3 Option

June 17, 2025

DEA and HHS Issue Final Telemedicine Rule for Buprenorphine Access

January 17, 2025

DEA and HHS Extend Telemedicine Flexibilities through 2025

November 15, 2024

Last Updated: 02/09/2026