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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 | Kana Enomoto, Acting |
| Chief of Staff | Tom Coderre |
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration mitigates the effects of substance abuse and mental illness on communities nationwide. It provides national leadership, serving as a voice for behavioral health; 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
Blog
The Administration's Web site features a blog.
https://blog.samhsa.govData
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.
http://www.samhsa.gov/dataCareer Opportunities
For information on career opportunities, visit the "Jobs and Internships" Web page.
http://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/jobs-internshipsHelp / Treatment
Resources for help and treatment are available on the Administration's Web site.
http://www.samhsa.gov/find-helpKSOC–TV
KSOC–TV is a web-based technical assistance program featuring behavioral health experts discussing leading issues in children's mental health.
http://www.samhsa.gov/children/multimediaNewsroom
Press announcements, quarterly newsletters, and media highlights of initiatives and other activities are available in the newsroom.
http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroomOffices / Centers
The agency's offices and centers provide leadership and assistance for quality behavioral health services, as well as support States, territories, tribes, communities, and local organizations through grants and contract awards. Contact information for these offices and centers is available online.
http://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/offices-centersPublications
Hundreds of publications are available on the Administration's Web site.
http://store.samhsa.govSite Map
The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests.
http://www.samhsa.gov/sitemapSocial Media
The Administration uses various forms of social media to connect with the Internet community and engage people.
http://www.samhsa.gov/social-media/social-media-accountsSuicide Prevention
The Administration funds the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Phone, 800-273-8255.
http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/?WT_ac=AD20110315NSPL#Treatment Services Locator
The behavioral health treatment services locator is a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance abuse, addiction, mental health problems, or a combination of the three. Phone, 800-662-4357. TDD, 800-487-4889.
https://findtreatment.samhsa.govUnderage Drinking
Underage drinking accounts for 11 percent of all the alcohol consumed in the United States. Alcohol is the most widely misused substance among America’s youth. The Administration disseminates information on the dangers of underage drinking and offers prevention tips.
http://www.samhsa.gov/underage-drinking-topicFor further information, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone, 240-276-2130.