Join us for a virtual White House AA and NHPI Mental Health Convening 📅 July 24 ⏰1:30 PM ET The White House Office of Public Engagement and the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) invite you to tune into an AA and NHPI-focused mental health. This event—marking National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month—will provide updates from the Biden-Harris Administration on its ongoing work to support the mental health and wellbeing of underserved communities. This convening will feature experts and senior federal officials who will provide insights and resources specific to the mental health needs of AA and NHPI communities. Register here ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gXdSpPZU
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Government Administration
Rockville, MD 311,877 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.
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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)
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Bulimia is an illness in which a person binges on food, & feels a loss of control over their eating. They then use different methods to prevent weight gain. Learn the signs & symptoms of bulimia nervosa—and how to get help for yourself or others. https://lnkd.in/gxcqQ4Vh
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Empower your patient’s journey to recovery – prescribe buprenorphine and save a life. For more information, SAMHSA has a quick start guide: https://lnkd.in/ggCX56EV and information on TIP 63: https://lnkd.in/gceeZRJq
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There are many warning signs that may indicate that someone is affected by bullying—either being bullied or bullying others. Recognizing the warning signs is an important 1st step in taking action to #StopBullying. https://lnkd.in/g2BgyXTz
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Join the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) for part two of a three-part webinar series on understanding equity in suicide prevention. 📅 July 24 ⏰ 1PM ET The presenters will highlight the connections between mental health, suicide, and social justice and describe how analyzing social location (i.e., a person’s social identities) can promote mental health and prevent suicide in communities that are disproportionately impacted. Designed to support anyone engaged in suicide prevention, this webinar series can also help those working at the community level in other fields of work. Register today ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/grZPRZge To learn more about communities disproportionately affected by suicide, check out Strategic Direction 4 of the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (https://lnkd.in/edr7CfcU)
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Equity In Suicide Prevention: A Webinar Series . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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No matter the hurdles or circumstances—and with the right support—#RecoveryIsPossible for every individual facing challenges. Find support and resources to help stay on the path to recovery: http://samhsa.gov/recovery
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Everyone deserves comprehensive healthcare, free from discrimination. Take some time to learn more about finding LGBTQI+ inclusive providers for yourself or others: https://lnkd.in/gM7uPXFY #LGBTQIHealth
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Interested in learning to connect children experiencing or at risk of homelessness who have a qualifying disability to Supplemental Security Income? The SAMHSA SOAR Online Course: Child Curriculum is self-paced and free, and it offers personalized feedback and a practice application to enhance learning, plus 20 CEUs from NASW upon completion! https://lnkd.in/ej64U5ta
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Every family is unique, but all families share a bond that can be used to support one another during trying times. Find resources for families coping with mental health and substance use disorders: http://samhsa.gov/families