SAMHSA
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | |
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| Formation | 1992 |
| Type | Government agency |
| Headquarters | Rockville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Membership | N/A |
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| Leader title | N/A |
| Leader name | N/A |
| Website | www.samhsa.gov |
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is an agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
History[edit | edit source]
SAMHSA was established in 1992 by Congress as part of a reorganization of the federal government's efforts to address substance abuse and mental health issues. It was created to oversee and coordinate the federal government's efforts to improve the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services in the areas of substance abuse and mental health.
Structure[edit | edit source]
SAMHSA is organized into four centers:
- The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS)
- The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
- The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)
- The Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (CBHSQ)
Each center is responsible for carrying out specific aspects of SAMHSA's mission.
Functions[edit | edit source]
SAMHSA's primary functions include:
- Grant Funding: SAMHSA provides grants to states, territories, tribes, and communities to support substance abuse and mental health services.
- Policy Leadership: SAMHSA develops policies and programs to improve the nation's behavioral health.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Through the CBHSQ, SAMHSA collects and analyzes data on substance abuse and mental health issues to inform policy and program development.
- Public Awareness: SAMHSA conducts public awareness campaigns to educate the public about substance abuse and mental health issues.
Programs and Initiatives[edit | edit source]
SAMHSA supports a variety of programs and initiatives, including:
- National Helpline: A confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year information service for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
- National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP): A searchable online database of mental health and substance abuse interventions.
- Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF): A planning process for preventing substance use and misuse.
Impact[edit | edit source]
SAMHSA's work has had a significant impact on the availability and quality of mental health and substance abuse services in the United States. By funding programs and initiatives, SAMHSA helps to ensure that individuals and communities have access to the resources they need to address these issues.
Also see[edit | edit source]
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- National Institute of Mental Health
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Mental health in the United States
- Substance use disorder
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