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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857
240-276-2130
http://www.samhsa.gov
| ADMINISTRATOR | Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon |
| Deputy Assistant Secretary | Tom Coderre, Acting |
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration alleviates the pain and mitigates the harm that substance abuse and mental illness visit upon communities nationwide.
ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION
In 1992, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) was established as an agency of the Public Health Service (106 Stat. 325) by Public Law 102–321, which also is cited as the "ADAMHA Reorganization Act."
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-106/pdf/STATUTE-106-Pg323.pdfThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) posts its organizational chart in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading.
https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/samhsa-organization-chart.pdfACTIVITIES
The SAMHSA leads public health efforts to advance the Nation's behavioral health. It funds State and local service agencies through grants and formulas; collects data and makes available surveillance reports on the effect of behavioral health on Americans; leads efforts to offer public education on mental illness and substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery; regulates and oversees national behavioral health programs; and promotes practice improvement in community-based, primary, and specialty care settings.
http://www.samhsa.gov/about-usSources of Information
Archived Records
The Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration (ADAMHA) was renamed the SAMHSA in 1992. The "Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives of the United States" indicates that ADAMHA records have been assigned to record group 511.
https://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/511.html?_ga=2.205882451.1986076236.1657144025-1283406641.1650907417Blog
The SAMHSA posts a blog.
https://www.samhsa.gov/blogCareer Opportunities
SAMHSA seeks qualified applicants to advance the Nation's behavioral health, to improve the lives of individuals suffering from mental disorders and substance abuse, and to assist members of their families. Visit the "Working at SAMHSA" learn more about starting career at SAMHSA.
http://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/jobs-internshipsIn 2020, the SAMHSA ranked 410th among 411 agency subcomponents in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Ranking.
https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/?c=HE32Contact Information
Links, phone numbers, and postal and email addresses are available on the "Contact Us" web page.
https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/contact-usData
The Administration maintains five collections of data: Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality reports, client level data, mental health facilities data, population data, and substance abuse facilities data.
https://www.samhsa.gov/dataFederal Register
Significant documents and documents that the SAMHSA recently published in the Federal Register are accessible online.
https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/substance-abuse-and-mental-health-services-administrationFind Treatment
The "Find Treatment" web page has locator tools for behavioral health, early serious mental illness, opioid, and substance use treatment services. It also has a directory for opioid treatment programs. For people who need to talk, crisis line, helpline, and lifeline phone numbers are available on the same web page.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatmentFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The FOIA requires the SAMHSA to disclose records that any person requests in writing; however, some records (or parts of them) may be shielded by one or more of the nine disclosure exemptions that the law contains.
https://www.samhsa.gov/freedom-information-act-foiaNewsroom
Press announcements, quarterly newsletters, and media highlights of initiatives and other activities are available in the newsroom.
https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom | Email: media@samhsa.hhs.govOffices / Centers
SAMHSA offices and centers provide leadership and assistance for quality behavioral health services. They support States, territories, tribes, communities, and local organizations through grants and contract awards.
https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/offices-centersPrograms / Campaigns
SAMHSA’s programs and campaigns inform, train, and provide technical assistance to improve the quality and delivery of behavioral health services nationwide.
https://www.samhsa.gov/programsPublications / Digital Products
Hundreds of publications are available on the SAMHSA website.
https://store.samhsa.govSite Map
The website map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests.
https://www.samhsa.gov/sitemapSocial Media
The SAMHSA uses various forms of social media to connect with the online community and engage people.
https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/social-mediaSuicide Prevention
The Administration funds the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Phone, 800-273-8255.
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/?WT_ac=AD20110315NSPLHelp is available in Spanish, too.
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol