Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Federal agency advancing behavioral health and addiction services.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1992
- Employees
- 916
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Government
- Subsidiaries
- Center for Mental Health Services, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality
About
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that directs national public‑health efforts to improve behavioral health. By focusing on the prevention, treatment, and recovery of substance use and mental health disorders, SAMHSA works to lessen the impact of these conditions on individuals, families, and communities across the United States. SAMHSA provides strategic leadership and resources—including policy guidance, grant funding, data analytics, and program development—to advance a comprehensive behavioral‑health system. Its portfolio spans prevention initiatives, treatment services, workforce development, disaster and distress support, tribal affairs, regulatory guidance, health‑information technology, and health‑care integration, all aimed at fostering effective, evidence‑based solutions and supporting lasting recovery.