Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), was established by an act of Congress in 1992 under Public Law 102-321. SAMHSA was created as a services agency to focus attention, programs, and funding on improving the lives of people with or at risk for mental and substance abuse disorders. SAMHSA consists of three major Centers – the Center for Mental Health Services, the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment – and supporting offices.

Current News

SAMHSA Re-authorization: Strengthening the Workforce (04/08)

SAMHSA Update (03/08)

SAMHSA Reauthorization Update FY2008 (03/08)

SAMHSA Appropriations FY2008 (03/08)

SAMHSA Reauthorization - Workforce Development (03/08)

SAMHSA Federal Agency Initiatives (03/08)

Garrett Lee Smith Act Reauthorization (03/08)

JUST ANNOUNCED – Campus Suicide Prevention Grants (11/07)

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Reauthorization: Workforce Recommendations (05/07)

A Critical Need for Mental Health Workforce Training (08/07)

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Reauthorization (07/07)

Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act (GLSMA) Reauthorization (07/07)

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Reauthorization: Workforce Recommendations (05/07)

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