Worries grow about a planned merger that could harm important addiction and mental health services.

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A federal agency called SAMHSA helps many people. It funds the 988 crisis line and addiction treatment.

The agency may be changed or closed. This is part of a plan to change the health department.

SAMHSA would become part of a bigger office. This office would also include other health agencies.

Some people worry this change will hurt SAMHSA's work. They say it's important for addiction and mental health.

Others worry the change will slow progress on fighting overdoses. They say SAMHSA has been doing a good job.

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What does SAMHSA do?

SAMHSA helps many people and funds the 988 crisis line and addiction treatment.

What might happen to SAMHSA?

SAMHSA may be changed or closed as part of a plan to change the health department.

Why are some people worried about the change?

Some people worry the change will hurt SAMHSA's work and slow progress on fighting overdoses.

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