The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has experienced significant staffing reductions, losing over 10% of its workforce, affecting essential teams including those overseeing the 988 mental health hotline. The cuts, initiated by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, involve nearly 100 probationary employees. The repercussions of these layoffs are expected to hinder SAMHSA's long-term operational capabilities, particularly in grant management and oversight of mental health services, echoing concerns from previous administrations regarding agency morale and efficacy.
People on the federal staff who oversee and are working to raise awareness of 988 nationally are the people who are gone,
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