Funding Cuts and Restoration Causes Whiplash for Mental Health Centers
Molly Allen • January 18, 2026
Community Mental Health Centers - Requring Consistent Funding

The current Federal Administration - Health & Human Services - recently slashed community mental health funding - only to restore it hours later. This has caused confusion and concern for Community Mental Health Centers. We can do better for the vulnerable in our community. Wichita mental health professionals sort through confusion after funding cancelation, restoration.





