This afternoon, Dr. Yngvild Olsen, director of SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, along with Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Tom Coderre, participated in a session at the World Convention of Narcotics Anonymous. The session – the Power of Simple Knowing Hug – Membership, Medication and Messaging – dealt with medication for opioid use disorder and recovery.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Government Administration
Rockville, MD 319,158 followers
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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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🆕 Young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 are vulnerable to behavioral health conditions because they are entering a developmental period characterized by numerous transitions and significant changes. These changes, in combination with increases in independence and self-focus, can put young adults at higher risk for initiating or increasing alcohol and other substance use, which may result in future substance misuse or the development of a substance use disorder. The Advisory highlights the need for primary substance use prevention efforts for young adults ages 18 to 25 with disabilities, provides guidance on designing and tailoring programs, and describes factors that may affect the delivery of prevention services to this population. ➡️ Access the Advisory at: https://lnkd.in/g5jq_e9a
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📊 #DYK: About 17% of people 12 years old and older had a substance use disorder in 2023. #NSDUH Check out more important data in the 🆕 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) report ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gnYrqeJY #OverdoseAwarenessWeek
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Our changing climate is having big impacts on how we experience disasters. Learn more about how you and your loved ones can be better prepared: https://lnkd.in/gmfB27zT
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Students are going to use social media and other online platforms. Check out these resources to encourage parents and educators to have open and collaborative communication about their child’s or student’s online use: https://lnkd.in/gdDgkFqC #BackToSchool
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🆕 Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced $81.3M in grant awards, including more than $16M to support the integration of primary and behavioral health care. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gcQmmH6m
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With the right tools, anyone can act to prevent overdose deaths. Here are some steps to take if you believe someone is overdosing: https://lnkd.in/g3UMpHME #EndOverdose #SaveALife #OverdoseAwarenessWeek
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Faith leaders and others in the faith community are invited to join HHS and SAMHSA today at 2pm ET in a “988 Day, Faith in Action” webinar to learn more about 988 Day and how they can take part in the conversation and take action to raise awareness about suicide prevention and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. https://lnkd.in/gVmWuD2Z #988dayfaithinaction
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Get informed, be prepared, and take action to prevent underage drinking and other substance use. 📰 Sign up for the "Talk. They Hear You.” campaign newsletter to receive the latest information on underage drinking and substance use prevention. Stay updated with resources you can share with your community: https://lnkd.in/gs_WyFGJ
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#Naloxone can save a life of someone overdosing and can be administered by first responders—or anyone witnessing an overdose. This #OverdoseAwarenessWeek learn more about naloxone and how to use it to: https://lnkd.in/gjHxFwgY #SaveALife
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