SAMHSA works closely with other health agencies to advance behavioral health priorities.
Learn more about interagency activities, including the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council.
Congress established the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in 1992 to make substance use and mental disorder information, services, and research more accessible. Visit "Who We Are" to learn more.
SAMHSA Strategic Initiatives help provide treatment and services for people with mental and substance use disorders, support the families of people with mental and substance use disorders, build strong and supportive communities, prevent costly behavioral health problems, and promote better health for all Americans.
Learn more about SAMHSA's Strategic Initiatives.
Connect with SAMHSA through Facebook, Twitter, the SAMHSA blog, or YouTube, and learn more about SAMHSA's social media outreach efforts. Visit "Social Media" to learn more and see SAMHSA's social media feeds.
SAMHSA works closely with other health agencies to advance behavioral health priorities.
Learn more about interagency activities, including the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council.
SAMHSA has advisory councils or committees to advance its goals. Through these councils and committees, SAMHSA draws advice from public members and professionals in the field of substance abuse and mental health. Visit "Advisory Councils" to learn more.
The SAMHSA budget supports programs to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
SAMHSA FY 2018 Congressional Budget Justification (PDF | 3.6 MB)
Learn more about SAMHSA's current and historical budget documents.
SAMHSA is looking for qualified men and women to join in the mission to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. Visit "Jobs & Internships" to learn more.