RFK Jr Unveils $100M Effort to Tackle Addiction, Homelessness and Mental Illness - Addiction/Recovery eBulletin

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Feb. 3, 2026 – Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a $100 million federal investment Monday aimed at reducing homelessness, combating opioid addiction and improving public safety through treatment-focused recovery programs. The money will fund the new STREETS Initiative — Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-based Treatment and Supports … “Addiction begins in isolation and ends in reconnection,” Kennedy said in a statement. “Thanks to the leadership of President Trump, we are bringing Americans suffering from addiction out of the shadows and back into community.”

In addition to the STREETS Initiative, Kennedy announced a $10 million Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) grant program to support adults with serious mental illness. The court-ordered, community-based treatment program is designed for individuals who are unable to engage in traditional outpatient care and are unlikely to live safely in their communities without structured support. 

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