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Press Announcements

12/11/18
The Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 provides immediate crisis counseling to people affected by the winter storm in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia

11/09/18
The Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 provides immediate crisis counseling to people affected by the wildfires in California

11/08/18
The Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 provides immediate crisis counseling to people affected by the shooting at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California

SAMHSA Newsletter

Pain Management and Opioid Use with Veterans and Service Members

SAMHSA is working with the VA and DoD to enhance informed prescribing practices and prevent opioid misuse with military service members and veterans that can result in overdose or death.

SAMHSA in the News

11/05/18Feds choose Rutgers for regional mental health “Tech Transfer Center” NJ Spotlight

08/13/18The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): New DirectionsPsychiatry Online

07/18/18Dr. McCance-Katz recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders in 2018Modern Healthcare

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Last Updated: 09/24/2014

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SAMHSA Blog

Safely Dispose of Prescription Drugs – National Prescription Take Back Day 2018
10/26/18
Prescription drug misuse continues to be a major public health problem in the United States, specifically prescription pain relievers. Misuse of...

Media Guidelines

Media coverage of social issues has a profound impact on how communities understand and address problems. These Media Guidelines for Bullying Prevention offer help to journalists, bloggers, the entertainment creative community, and others who are developing content about bullying.