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As an important part of addressing the opioid crisis, Dr. McCance-Katz encourages clinicians trained to treat people with opioid use disorder to practice to their waiver limits.
Opening the first full week of Mental Health Awareness Month, SAMHSA’s 14th Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day included a focus on suicide prevention in our youth.
SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week (NPW) will take place next week May 12 through 18, 2019. Watch a video of Dr. McCance-Katz kick off NPW.

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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SAMHSA at a Glance

Our Offices and Centers

Office of the Assistant Secretary (OAS)

OAS reports to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and is responsible for managing and directing SAMHSA.
National Mental Health Substance Use and Policy Laboratory (NMHSUPL)

Promotes evidence-based practices and service delivery models.
Office of Financial Resources (OFR)

OFR develops and implements the policies and programs of the Assistant Secretary.
Office of Management, Technology, and Operations (OMTO)

OMTO oversees and supports SAMHSA needs.
Office of Communications (OC)

OC is SAMHSA's voice and face to the public.

Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS)

CMHS leads federal efforts to promote the prevention and treatment of mental disorders.
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)

The mission of CSAP is to improve behavioral health through evidence-based prevention approaches.
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)

CSAT promotes community-based substance abuse treatment and recovery services for individuals and families in every community.
Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (CBHSQ)

CBHSQ is the government’s lead agency for behavioral health statistics, as designated by the Office of Management and Budget.

SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

Last Updated: 01/23/2018