SAMHSA’s Pathway to Building Evidence for Behavioral Health

Data

We support improving the quality, accessibility, and use of administrative and program data to strengthen decision-making and accountability

Evidence

Pilots and Demonstration Projects

• We test practices and new service delivery models to determine effectiveness and the potential for broader implementation.

Exploratory Research and Analysis

• We analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, test new approaches, and expand the behavioral health evidence base.

Statistical and Policy Analysis

• We analyze data related to behavioral health programs and policies to better understand their impact and inform future investments.

Evaluation

We share findings from evaluations and analyses publicly to promote transparency and learning. By collaborating with federal partners, states, communities, researchers, and service providers, SAMHSA advances evidence‑based approaches that strengthen the nation’s behavioral health system.

Implementation

We share findings from evaluations and analyses publicly to promote transparency and learning. By collaborating with federal partners, states, communities, researchers, and service providers, SAMHSA advances evidence‑based approaches that strengthen the nation’s behavioral health system.

Behavioral Health Outcomes

We use data from behavioral health outcomes to continuously feed the loop for building evidence.