SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) is a government agency that has had some major successes over the years. It has ten overarching initiatives, the most primary being the prevention of substance abuse and mental illness. How’s it doing? Well, in terms of research and information and resources–terrific! It has also influenced government policies, including health reform (for which the long and even short-term results are not yet known).

I am briefly blogging about SAMHSA because I want to share this important resource with you.  I get emails and calls several times a week from people seeking information that can be found on the pages of SAMHSA’s web site.

SAMHSA serves as a hub for essential information and vital programs. Some of their offerings include parenting programs, excellent drug prevention programs , a homelessness resource center, local mental health services locators, trauma information, information on evidence-based practices, recovery programs, programs for the elderly and veterans, and so much more. In general, the quality of their offerings is tremendous.

If you are a patient, family member, or professional that needs information, head over to SAMHSA’s programs page.

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