Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Rockville, MD

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families. SAMHSA's five priority areas are: Preventing Substance Use and Overdose; Enhancing Access to Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Services; Promoting Resilience and Emotional Health for Children, Youth and Families; Integrating Behavioral and Physical Health Care; and Strengthening the Behavioral Health Workforce.

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