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The March 26, 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore can evoke mixed emotions and concerns for anyone affected by this devastating incident. The Disaster Distress Helpline, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), provides free, confide

By: Raven Garza (she/they) Every March, we honor women’s contributions throughout American history as part of Women’s History Month. The National Women’s History Alliance’s theme for 2024 is about recognizing women who worked to eliminate bias and discrimination from our lives and institutio

March, known as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, is an opportunity to celebrate the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life while also acknowledging the barriers they still face.  The rate of mental health conditions for those with intellectual or

FentAlert: Empowering Youth for Safer Choices - SAMHSA Fentanyl Awareness Youth Challenge   In this Challenge, SAMHSA is seeking the best ideas from U.S. youth, aged 14-18, on a community strategy to increase youth awareness, education, and prevention around the dangers of fentanyl, especially

Dates: October 24-26, 2023 How might we—as the mental health and school mental health workforce—evolve our own practices and policies to meet the evolving needs of the people and systems we serve? The Pacific Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network team is continuing

SAMHSA’s 20th Prevention Day (SPD) takes place on Monday, January 29, 2024, in conjunction with CADCA National Leadership Forum at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.   Join them for the largest annual national gathering dedicated to advancing the

As the holiday season approaches, SAMHSA recognizes the added stress many individuals feel during this time. This stress can often worsen the symptoms of a mental health condition. Did you know...a recent survey* conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that 64% of

We wish you a happy holiday season and end of the year! Here at the New England MHTTC, we treasure wellness and want to thank you for all you do each day to support mental and physical health for individuals and their families throughout our region.   While the year-end can bring joy,

Publication date: November 27, 2023 By: Tanner Bommersbach, MD, MPH; Policy Fellow, Center for Mental Health Services   As we approach the holiday season, it is important to remember that it is very common to feel added stress — and this stress can worsen symptoms of a mental health cond

A survey conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that 64 percent of individuals living with a mental illness reported that their conditions worsened around the holidays. Whether due to separation from loved ones, personal grief, the pressures of gift-giving, econo

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), released the results of the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The report shows how people living in the United States re

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has released the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Conducted annually, this report provides nationally representative data on substance use and mental

November is National Homelessness Awareness Month. SAMHSA is committed to addressing the needs of individuals, including youth, and families with substance use disorders or mental health issues who are experiencing homelessness. We invite you share programs and resources to spotl

Join us in honoring National Native American Heritage Month this November by sharing products and trainings offered by the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, PTTC, our national centers, and SAMHSA.     Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC Breaking Intergenerational Patterns of Addiction,

As we all navigate seeing and hearing about current world events, specifically in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank, we may need support managing anxiety, fear and feelings of uncertainty as the crisis escalates. Here we've compiled a list of resources to support mental health during this unpreced

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released two new Practice Guides: Engaging Community Coalitions to Decrease Opioid Overdose Deaths: This guide was developed in recognition of the need to center community engagement throughout the efforts to address the opi

New SAMHSA Report! Mental Health Client-Level Data (MH-CLD) 2021: Data on Clients Receiving Mental Health Treatment Services Through State Mental Health Agencies Mental Health Client-Level Data (MH-CLD) are currently collected for and reported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admini

Through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently awarded $232.2 million in grants for behavioral health care and suicide prevention for at-risk communities. More than $200 million of this new funding will

On this day, we commemorate Indigenous Peoples' Day and offer resources developed by our Network that address the culture, resilience, and the history of Indigenous people and their communities.  At the Intersections of Psychosis and Marginalization Healing Our Protectors Historical Trauma and

As part of SAMHSA’s 2023 National Recovery Month efforts, SAMHSA’s Office of Recovery has released the Recovery from Substance Use and Mental Health Problems Among Adults in the United States Report. Based on data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), an annual survey spo

SAMHSA has issued a new practical guide on Maintaining Fidelity to ACT: Current Issues and Innovations in Implementation. To support continued efficacy of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), it is critical to reaffirm its fundamentals and promote awareness of new developments relevant to implementa

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide can happen to anyone at any time, but it is not inevitable. Offering supports to those in crisis can help prevent suicide. Here are some recent resources: Enhancing Awareness of Positive Emotions to Reduce Risk for Suicidal Behavior in Youth Competencie

By: Laura Saunders, MSSW Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based, cost-saving substance use prevention service, as well as an important public health intervention method. Approximately 26% of adults in the U.S. report heavy substance use in the past

September is Recovery Month! Join us in celebrating Recovery Month and supporting people in recovery from mental health and substance use challenges with this toolkit from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Together we can make a difference.   September 13