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Regarding the TCA Fall Reception
Although the TCA Reception did not occur as planned due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, TCA is actively working to reschedule the event to coincide with TCA's Spring Meeting in Washington, DC in June 2026. We will keep members apprised of any developments. Thank you! TCA National Office
SAMHSA Staff Cut Additional 30% in Shutdown RIFs
Inside Health Policy 10/14/25 | The Trump administration has cut personnel by about 30%, or up to 140 staff, across various offices and centers within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) due to the government shutdown. Affected offices include SAMHSA’s Office of Technical Assistance & Coordination; Child, Adolescent & Family Branch; Mental Health Promotion Branch; State & Consumer Protection Branch; and communications. Two other offices, the Center
You're Invited!18th Latin American Conference of Therapeutic Communities in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The Latin American Federation of Therapeutic Communities (FLACT) is inviting participation American and international counterparts to attend its 18th Latin American Conference of Therapeutic Communities (CLACT) from November 5-7, 2025 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Learn more
TCA Public Policy & Executive Committees
Held virtually each third Tuesday at 2:00pm ET | NEXT MEETING: Tues. November 18, 2025
Treatment Communities of America Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Substance Use DisorderTreatment and Recovery
Washington, DC – April 14, 2025 – Treatment Communities of America (TCA), a national leader in advocating for effective, person-centered...
Eighty Organizations Including TCA Encourage Reversal of HHS Cuts and SAMHSA Elimination
April 2025 – Eighty leading stakeholder groups from across the country, including the Treatment Communities of America (TCA), have joined...
White House Rescinds Memo Ordering Federal Funding Freeze
CNN [1/29] - The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Wednesday rescinded a memo that froze federal grants and loans and...
New Practical Guide Released on Advising Patients on Using 988 vs. 911
SAMHSA [12/19] – SAMHSA has issued a new Practical Guide: Advising People on Using 988 Versus 911 to help in better understanding the...
SAMHSA Releases Documents Supporting SUPRS Block Grant Awardees
SAMHSA [12/18] – SAMHSA recently published five documents to promote the integration and advancement of promising practices in SUD...
Reported Use Of Most Drugs Among Adolescents Remained Low in 2024
NIDA [12/17] – After declining significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, substance use among adolescents has continued to hold steady...
DEA, HHS Extend Telemedicine Flexibilities Through 2025
DEA [11/21] - The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in concert with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a...
TCA Members Amity Foundation, Integrity House, Odyssey House Louisiana Share Expertise at EFTC Conference in Gdansk, Poland
Representatives of TCA member organizations Amity Foundation, Integrity House, and Odyssey House Louisiana recently attended and offered...
HRSA Awards $19 Million to Help States Improve Maternal Health
HRSA [10/9] - The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced $19 million in awards to 15 states to identify and...
New Bill Filed to Enhance SUD Prevention, Support Services on College Campuses
U.S. House [7/30] - Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), David Trone (MD-06), Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Lucy McBath (GA-07)...
SAMHSA Releases Findings from 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
SAMHSA [7/30] - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released the results of the 2023 National...




