SAMHSA has prioritized data, outcomes and quality - realizing an integrated data strategy and a national framework for quality improvement in behavioral health care will inform policy, measure program impact, and lead to improved quality of services and outcomes of individuals, families, and communities. Data helps SAMHSA and the nation assess the impact of the changes to US health care systems and identify and address behavioral health disparities.
Data
Type of Data
SAMHSA has the following five data collections:
Learn about SAMHSA’s work to establish a National Behavioral Health Quality Framework, measures review, and other quality-related efforts.
SAMHSA is actively evaluating several programs and plans to do many more in the future.
Visit SAMHSA’s map of the United States to select your state, region or metro area to find substance abuse and mental health data reports.
Learn about SAMHSA’s partnerships to evaluate behavioral health outcomes.
Data Resources
Access SAMHSA’s public use data files, analysis tools, and evidence-based practices here.
Last Updated: 09/17/2014
