A little-known federal mental health agency quietly turned into a hub for transgender activists

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ( SAMHSA ) grants were awarded to projects including the keyword “transgender,” according to government data reviewed by the Daily Caller News Foundation .

A portion of these SAMHSA grants, primarily funded through the LGBTQI+ Family Support grant opportunity, fund “therapy” programs aimed to convince parents to affirm their child’s gender confusion.

President Donald Trump 's day one executive order recognizing there are only “ two sexes” instructed agencies to ensure grant funds are not used to promote gender ideology.

The agency's annual budget has doubled over the past decade , rising from $3.4 billion in 2014 to $ 7 ..

SAMHSA awarded $ 375,000 to an LGBTQ community center in New York City to help reduce substance abuse risk by offering “affirming and inclusive services” for youth.

In Hawaii , the Department of Education used this federal funding to bolster Gender Sexuality Alliance ( GSA ) clubs in schools.

Those who need the most help, with the most serious disorders, are wildly deprioritized.

SAMHSA ’s strategic plan mentions mental health’ 250 times, but mental illness’ only 42 times, and schizophrenia’ once,” Gorman said.