SAMHSA
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
SAMHSA stands for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a US federal agency abbreviation.
Leads federal efforts on mental health and addiction, funding state treatment systems and running the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. It is part of HHS and headed by the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use.
Example: SAMHSA data show that most adults with a substance use disorder received no treatment last year.
Usage notes
Congress created SAMHSA in 1992. The three-digit 988 crisis number launched nationwide in July 2022, replacing the ten-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number. The name is usually pronounced "SAM-sa". Its online locator, FindTreatment.gov, lists licensed treatment providers by location.
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