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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the US Federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
SAMHSA's Administrator is Charles G. Curie, M.A., A.C.S.W., who was nominated by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in October 2001. Mr. Curie reports to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Controversy
In February 2004, the administration required the name change of an Oregon mental health conference from "Suicide Prevention Among Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Individuals" to "Suicide Prevention in Vulnerable Populations." More on [ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ]
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Mission is to improve the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses.
Meta Description: [ SAMHSA works to improve the quality and availability of substance abuse prevention, alcohol and drug addiction treatment, and mental health services. Includes links to support groups, information resources, events and articles. ]
