Empower your patient’s journey to recovery – prescribe buprenorphine and save a life. For more information, SAMHSA has a quick start guide: https://lnkd.in/ggCX56EV and information on TIP 63: https://lnkd.in/g58-tjeE
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Government Administration
Rockville, MD 331,775 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.
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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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In honor of National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, ONDCP and CDC are inviting all Prevention Stakeholders to join a special webinar, Tuesday, October 29th | 2PM EST Youth prevention leaders from all over the nation are stepping up to showcase the power of the youth voice and trust me, you don’t want to miss this! Together, we’re proving that Youth Substance Use Prevention is Mission POSSIBLE! Let’s rally together, spread some joy, and celebrate the fantastic efforts of community coalitions in a big way! #PreventionMonth Register here: https://lnkd.in/gBmFwwhf
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The financial stability of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can transform the lives of adults who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder—and the SOAR model can transform the process of helping individuals apply to receive these benefits. ✨📚 The free, self-paced SOAR Online Course: Adult Curriculum trains case workers to submit comprehensive, high-quality SSI/SSDI applications. Plus, earn 20 CEUs from the National Association of Social Workers upon completion! 🎓https://lnkd.in/giHwTNku
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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/gY_mA4q3.
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🎃 #HappyHalloween week! If you're feeling overwhelmed, help is always available. Reach out to someone you trust or a professional. SAMHSA also has resources to help. You're not alone🖤👻 samhsa.gov/find-help
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Kids who know what bullying is can better identify it. They can talk about bullying if it happens to them or others. Kids need to know ways to safely stand up to bullying and how to get help. Learn more: https://stopbullying.gov #StopBullying
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October is #PreventionMonth. Substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life and all ages. You’re not alone. Help is available: samhsa.gov/find-help #SubstanceUsePreventionMonth #MyPreventionStory
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This #NationalPreventionMonth, SAMHSA’s SPTAC is spotlighting how collaboration drives substance use prevention efforts. 🤝 The Prevention Collaboration in Action Toolkit offers user-friendly tips for initiating and maintaining strong collaborative relationships. 🌟 Check out the grantee success stories that show the creativity and connection needed to foster long-term, effective prevention efforts that transform communities. For more prevention resources, check out https://lnkd.in/gD6UQYS7
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A parent may notice changes in their child’s behavior and find it difficult to talk about it in a way that doesn’t make their child feel uncomfortable. here are some tips to talk with your kids about bullying: https://lnkd.in/g6zgZBmd #BullyingPreventionMonth #StopBullying
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This guide offers information & tips to disaster and first responders to help them manage stress during crisis response: ✅ Describes how stress affects the body ✅ Suggests ways for to promote and engage in stress management. https://lnkd.in/gDZEasWS
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