Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Organization

Organization

SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

To accomplish its work, SAMHSA administers a combination of competitive, formula, and block grant programs and data collection activities. The Agency's programs are carried out through:

  • The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) which focuses on prevention and treatment of mental disorders.
  • The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) which seeks to prevent and reduce the abuse of illegal drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.
  • The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) which supports the provision of effective substance abuse treatment and recovery services.
  • The Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (CBHSQ) which has primary responsibility for collection, analysis and dissemination of behavior health data.

Together these units support U.S. States, Territories, Tribes, communities, and local organizations through grant and contract awards. They also provide national leadership in promoting the provision of quality behavioral-health services. Major activities to improve the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and recovery-support services, are funded through competitive Programs of Regional and National Significance grants. A number of supporting offices complement the work of the four Centers:

  • The Office of the Administrator (OA)
  • The Office of Policy, Planning, and Innovation (OPPI)
  • The Office of Behavioral Health Equity (OBHE)
  • The Office of Financial Resources (OFR)
  • The Office of Management, Technology, and Operations (OMTO)
  • The Office of Communications (OC)

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