The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads national efforts to advance behavioral health, prevent substance misuse, support mental health, and promote recovery and well-being.   

SAMHSA offers a wide range of evidence-based resources, data tools, technical assistance, funding opportunities, trainings, and prevention frameworks that support professionals working across prevention, education, healthcare, behavioral health, child welfare, juvenile justice, and community systems.  

This resource is especially valuable for professionals and organizations working to improve outcomes for children, youth, families, and communities because it: 

• Provides access to evidence-based prevention, treatment, recovery, and behavioral health resources. 

• Supports prevention professionals and youth-serving systems with training, technical assistance, and workforce development tools.  

• Promotes data-informed and culturally responsive approaches to improving community well-being.  

• Encourages collaboration across systems and sectors to address mental health and substance misuse challenges.  

• Offers national guidance, funding opportunities, publications, and public health initiatives that strengthen prevention and behavioral health efforts nationwide. 

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