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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families. Source
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Search ArticlesSAMHSA Awards More Than $42 Million to States and Territories to Advance ‘Treatment First’ Model in Support of President Trump’s Executive Order
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced that it has awarded $42.3 million in new supplemental funding to states and territories through two federal block grants to advance President Trump’s Executive Order on Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets and accelerate adoption and implementation of the Best Practices Toolkit: Addressing Homelessness and Addiction through...
HHS Announces Supplemental Funding Awards for Faith-Based Prevention in Alabama, Kansas, and West Virginia
Page title Main page content The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today announced supplemental funding to three states — Alabama, Kansas, and West Virginia — to strengthen the role of faith-based organizations and leaders in substance use prevention as part of their Strategic Prevention Framework–Partnerships for Success grants.
SAMHSA Recovery Resource Center
Resource Center Intro: Recovery This resource center focuses on current information about recovery including recovery-oriented care, recovery supports and services, and recovery-oriented systems for people with mental health/substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. Main page content
HHS Awards More Than $380 Million to Strengthen America’s Behavioral Health System on 988 Day
Page title Main page content $252 Million Will Strengthen 988, Suicide Prevention and Behavioral Health Crisis Response The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today announced on 988 Day that the agency has awarded $383.4 million in grants to strengthen behavioral health treatment, prevention, and crisis response nationwide.
Helpline Offers Immediate Crisis Counseling to People Affected by Cargo Plane Crash at Miami International Airport
Page title Main page content The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), at 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to the cargo plane crash at the Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida. An event like this can have an enormous impact on people, including survivors, first responders, eyewitnesses, and even those who watch related media reports on television.
SAMHSA Kicks Off National Recovery Month at HHS in DC
Page title Main page content The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) hosted a National Recovery Month Kickoff event on Thursday at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) headquarters in Washington.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Renewing Our Commitment to Prevention, Recovery, and Hope
Suicide Prevention Month is an opportunity to renew our national commitment to addressing one of America’s most serious public health challenges. No one should have to face a moment of crisis or despair alone or without access to help and hope. Suicide prevention work remains an urgent priority. It is a leading cause of death for several age groups, affecting individuals, families, and communities across our nation. In 2024, 48,824 American lives were lost to suicide.
SAMHSA Awards $77 Million to Strengthen Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, Crisis Services, and Mental Health Services
Page title Main page content More Than $22 Million Awarded for Substance Use Prevention as National Substance Use Primary Prevention Month Comes to a Close The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced on Overdose Awareness Day that it has awarded $77 million in new grant funding to strengthen substance use prevention, treatment and recovery, community mental health, suicide...
Convening Highlights SAMHSA’s Ongoing Commitment to Help States Connect People to SUD Treatment and Recovery Support Services
Page title Main page content Date: August 31, 2026 Categories: Overdose Awareness Week, Recovery Month, Substance Use, Treatment, Community After an overdose, the hours and days that follow can be a critical opportunity to connect someone to treatment and recovery support. Too often, people must navigate fragmented systems when timely support can make a significant difference in their recovery. During Overdose Awareness Week (Aug. 25 to Aug.
988 Day
988 Day Toolkit Our toolkit is a resource meant to support, educate, and help spread awareness about #988Day. It includes downloadable materials, images, and information to amplify our message of “988 Reasons: Your reason is reason enough.” 988 Day is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. The theme for 988 Day 2026 is 988 Reasons: Your reason is reason enough.