Office of the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use is responsible to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services for managing and directing SAMHSA.
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use:
- Manages and directs SAMHSA
- Provides leadership in the development of agency policies and programs
- Works with HHS Office of the Secretary on matters related to program and other activities
- Maintains liaison with congressional committees and behavioral health stakeholders
- Analyzes legislative and policy related issue
Contact Information
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
240-276-2000
Staff
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use
Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use
Tom Coderre, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
Sonia Chessen, Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of Behavioral Health Equity
Office of Intergovernmental and Public Affairs
988 Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office
Office of the Chief Medical Officer
National Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Lab
Office of Program Analysis and Coordination