SAMHSA Releases Strategic Priorities

On Sept. 10, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released its strategic priorities, its work going forward and alignment with Make America Healthy Again and other administration priorities. The executive summary says SAMHSA’s mission remains focused on treating mental illness, preventing addiction, fostering recovery and improving access to care for all Americans. It names six strategic priorities: “preventing substance misuse, abuse and addiction; addressing serious mental illness; expanding crisis intervention care and services; improving access to evidence-based treatment for mental illness, substance use and co-occurring disorders; helping individuals achieve long-term recovery and sobriety; identifying and addressing emerging behavioral health threats.”