#ICYMI: Yngvild Olsen, Center Director for SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, attended a forum during Brown University's commencement and reunion weekend that featured SAMHSA's Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Tom Coderre.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Government Administration
Rockville, MD 302.008 followers
In crisis? Call/text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Treatment for mental and substance use disorders: findtreatment.gov
About us
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminstration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. Charged with reducing the impact of substance abuse and mental illnesses of America's communities, SAMHSA has made significant strides throughout its 22-year history and serves as a national and global leader in the field of behavioral health care. SAMHSA provides leadership and devotes its resources, including programs, policies, information and data, contracts and grants, to help the United States act on the knowledge that behavioral health is essential to health, prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover from mental and substance use disorders.
- Website
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http://www.samhsa.gov
External link for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Rockville, MD
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1992
- Specialties
- Substance Use Disorders, Behavioral Health, Treatment, Prevention, Mental Health, Workforce, Disaster/Distress Support, Tribal Affairs, Laws/Regulations/Guidelines, Data Outcomes, Health Information Technology, Health Care & Health Systems Integration, and Recovery
Locations
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Primary
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857, US
Employees at Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Updates
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Homelessness poses a significant challenge to communities across the United States – and unfortunately, the number of people experiencing homelessness nationwide has risen in recent years. End of
Translation Although most people experiencing homelessness do not have a mental or behavioral health condition, they are at elevated risk for these challenges, often due to stress and trauma. SAMHSA’s programs and resources play a critical role in addressing homelessness and mental health: https://lnkd.in/gRcGXNbG #MHAM2024 -
View SAMHSA’s report and webinar on Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis: Costs and Financing Strategies to learn how Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) can improve the quality of life and social and clinical outcomes for individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis (FEP) as well as available funding strategies. #MHAM2024 The report and webinar provides the opportunity to learn from five states that are currently providing CSC services, and the available funding sources and innovative strategies they implemented. This report and webinar discusses the positive outcomes of providing CSC services as well as the costs, and approaches being taken to improve funding for this effective mental illness treatment service. ➡️ Visit SAMHSA’s Center for Financing Reform & Innovation (CFRI) to view the report and webinar and to learn about additional products coming soon and previously released. https://lnkd.in/g-QDFHvF
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Take Action 💪! The prevention journey never stops, so continue conversations with your community 🏘 about preventing youth substance use. The #TalkTheyHearYou campaign has thoughtful and intriguing resources 📚 to help share the message, like the campaign’s discussion starter videos. These videos have accompanying guides that can help you share information and navigate meaningful conversations 💬 about preventing underage drinking and other drug use. Find them on the #TalkTheyHearYou website. https://lnkd.in/g-CwUKkh
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💚 This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth Save & share this #SuicidePrevention wallet card to offer support to those who may be struggling 💚 If someone is showing any of the warning signs, urge them to contact a mental health professional or #988Lifeline #MentalHealthMonth #MHAM24
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First responders support our communities in times of crisis. Find out how first responders can prioritize their own stress management and self-care: https://lnkd.in/ePuJnfB. #FirstResponders #MentalHealthAwareness #MHAM2024 #MHAM
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You matter. But if you're struggling emotionally and need to talk, you’re not alone and help is available: samhsa.gov/find-help #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters
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🆕 The National Disaster Distress Helpline is providing immediate crisis counseling and support to people affected by the severe weather & tornadoes across South Central United States 🇺🇸 Call or text 1-800-985-5990 https://lnkd.in/gUhEqk56
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The life choices you make can affect your physical health, #MentalHealth & overall well-being. Incorporate dimensions of wellness into your life—like 💡 intellectual wellness—which can help better manage your condition & experience of recovery. #MHAM2024
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SAMHSA is releasing BestPractices4Data six (6) new issue briefs and hosting a webinar. The issue briefs identify best practices for grantees, from grantees, to help reduce costs associated with the most common and complex challenges associated with grantee required data collection. Learn more about BestPractices4Data on SAMHSA’s CFRI web page and register today for this informative SAMHSA webinar! https://lnkd.in/gux4FxWD
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