Do you have questions about using the SOAR model to assist eligible adults and children in accessing SSI/SSDI benefits? Looking for tips on improving your Medical Summary Reports? Join this month's SOARing Over Lunch call at 1 p.m. ET on October 8! 🌟 Get answers directly from the SAMHSA SOAR TA Center, and hear what other practitioners have on their minds. 📲 https://lnkd.in/d6Dk4xXc
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Government Administration
Rockville, MD 327,058 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.
- 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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It's #HispanicHeritageMonth! Let's celebrate the culture, achievements, and contributions of the Latino community. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available (in English & Spanish) ❤️ Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help
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The life choices you make can affect your physical health, #MentalHealth & overall well-being. Incorporate dimensions of wellness into your life—like 😊 emotional wellness—which can help better manage your condition & experience of recovery.
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Concerned that you or a friend is be drinking too much, using drugs, or dealing with mental illness? There are resources available to help. samhsa.gov/young-adults
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness of domestic violence (also known as intimate partner violence) throughout our nation. SAMHSA is committed to addressing the prevention of gender-based violence and the treatment, support, and recovery of survivors: https://lnkd.in/gb2yiKS8
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Join SAMHSA and agencies across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as we celebrate the recent release of the agency-specific Language Access Plans from across the Department. Hear about the importance of HHS language access efforts and SAMHSA’s commitment towards ensuring equity by increasing access to culturally and linguistically appropriate behavioral health care services. 🖥️ HHS Webinar: Language Access Day 📆 Thursday 10/03 ⏰1 - 2:00 p.m. ET www.hhs.gov/live
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🔔 Daily Reminder: You're strong 💪 You're not alone ❤️ Help is always available If you're concerned that you or someone you know may be dealing with mental health or substance use, there are resources available to help samhsa.gov/find-help #RecoveryIsPossible
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There are ways to support yourself and those around you. If you or someone you know needs help, confidential support and treatment options are available. 🦋 Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help
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At SAMHSA, we strive to: ➡️ Advance equity ➡️ Eliminate health disparities ➡️ Promote overall well-being for all, including individuals with non-English language preference (NELP) Check out our Language Access Plan today! https://lnkd.in/gfJ_vDma #HealthLiteracyMonth
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🍂 It's ok not to be ok. Help is available if you or someone you love is having a hard time, or for those struggling with mental health or substance use. 🧡 Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help