988 Day is right around the corner! Are you looking for ways to join us on 9/8 and show your support? We’ve got you covered! Visit the 988 Day webpage to find a toolkit with creative ideas and resources on how you can participate and engage your community. Create positive buzz using #988Day and sharing this year’s theme: "No Judgment. Just Help." Get ready to make an impact and help raise awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: samhsa.gov/988Day
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Government Administration
Rockville, MD 320,229 followers
In crisis? Call/text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Treatment for mental and substance use disorders: findtreatment.gov
About us
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminstration (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. Charged with reducing the impact of substance abuse and mental illnesses of America's communities, SAMHSA has made significant strides throughout its 22-year history and serves as a national and global leader in the field of behavioral health care. SAMHSA provides leadership and devotes its resources, including programs, policies, information and data, contracts and grants, to help the United States act on the knowledge that behavioral health is essential to health, prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover from mental and substance use disorders.
- Website
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http://www.samhsa.gov
External link for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Rockville, MD
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1992
- Specialties
- Substance Use Disorders, Behavioral Health, Treatment, Prevention, Mental Health, Workforce, Disaster/Distress Support, Tribal Affairs, Laws/Regulations/Guidelines, Data Outcomes, Health Information Technology, Health Care & Health Systems Integration, and Recovery
Locations
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Primary
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857, US
Employees at Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Updates
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#BackToSchool time is a great chance to talk with your kids about mental health and substance use and provide them the information, support and guidance they’ll need. Find resources to help here: https://lnkd.in/gZhiRBhf
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Everyone’s recovery journey is different—but people can and do recover every day! There is hope. #RecoveryIsPossible for all! samhsa.gov/recovery #RecoveryMonth
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Community support is key to #SuicidePrevention 💙 Learn & share the warning signs and risk factors of suicide 💜 We can offer hope and help to someone who may be in crisis: https://lnkd.in/eA3cXbzn #SPM24
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As fall sports begin, coaches have a unique opportunity to impact their athletes' lives beyond just the game. Encouraging healthy choices and the prevention of alcohol and other substance use is crucial. The "Talk. They Hear You." campaign offers resources like this “Be Their Coach Through Life” flyer to help guide these important conversations: https://lnkd.in/gpHedSTV #TalkTheyHearYou #BackToSchool #PeerPressure #YouthPrevention
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No matter where you are on your recovery journey 👣 remember to care for your overall health and #wellness. Spend time with people who accept you 💞 engage in physical activity 👟 and explore nature 🌳. Learn about other ways to cope: https://lnkd.in/gF-_nY5G #RecoveryIsPossible
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If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, the #988Lifeline provides 24/7 connection to confidential support. #SuicidePreventionMonth Talk with us 💙 Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org #SPM24
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Join SAMHSA at Freedom Plaza, Washington, DC from 2-5 p.m. ET as we walk to celebrate and support the millions of people in recovery from mental health and substance use conditions. We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/g6n44mkD #RecoveryMonth
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This #SuicidePreventionMonth, SAMHSA is committing to implementing actions identified within the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. Learn more: hhs.gov/nssp.
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🔊 Last call for abstracts for SAMHSA's Prevention Day in 2025! 📣 Share the successes of #prevention and inspire action. Submit your abstract by 9/4/24 (and learn more) at samhsa.gov/prevention-day #SAMHSAPreventionDay
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