SAMHSA Free & Sliding-Scale Treatment

Administered by Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Admin · findtreatment.gov

SAMHSA-funded community clinics provide free or reduced-cost mental health and substance use treatment. Clinics cannot legally turn away patients solely due to inability to pay.

Eligibility requirements

✓US resident
✓Seeking mental health or substance use treatment
✓Sliding scale income-based fees

Insider tip

Search findtreatment.gov for SAMHSA-funded clinics near you. Call and ask specifically: 'Do you offer sliding-scale fees?' Many reduce cost to $0 for low-income patients.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at findtreatment.gov →

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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