The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) 1-800-273-TALK (8255), a network of crisis call centers located throughout the nation, has answered its two millionth call since its launch on January 1, 2005. Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Lifeline currently responds to an average of more than 1,800 calls a day or 54,000 calls per month
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May 28, 2010
SAMHSA And HRSA Accepting Applications For FY 2010 Grants For A Training And Technical Assistance Center For PBHCI
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in collaboration with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is making up to $7.0 million in funding for up to four years for a Training and Technical Assistance Center for Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration (TTA-PBHCI) grant...
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February 24, 2010
SAMHSA And Ad Council To Launch Mental Health Campaign For The African American Community
Officials from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Ad Council and the Stay Strong Foundation will unveil a national public service campaign designed to raise awareness of mental health problems among young adults in the African American community...
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February 7, 2010
Hopeful Signs of Increased Emphasis on Mental Health Issues
A major speech on mental health from Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and the ascension of a new administrator at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) have sparked hopes that the Obama administration is putting increased emphasis on mental health issues.
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January 15, 2010
One In Four Girls Aged 12-17 Were Involved In Serious Fights Or Attacks In The Past Year
A report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that, in the past year, one quarter (26.7 percent) of adolescent girls participated in a serious fight at school or work, group-against-group fight, or an attack on others with the intent to inflict serious harm. "These findings are alarming," said SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde, J.D...
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May 8, 2009
Community-Based Mental Health Programs Improve Youth Performance And Save Millions In School Costs
Systems of care-coordinated networks of community-based mental health services and supports for children and youth with serious mental health challenges-are able to dramatically improve the academic, behavioral and emotional performance of participating youth according to a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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