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SAMHSA

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: the US government agency for mental health and substance use services.

SAM-suh abbreviation

What it means

An agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services that funds and guides mental health and addiction care. It runs the National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and publishes guidance such as its principles of trauma-informed care.

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Also writtenSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Related terms

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The United States government agency that studies disease and sets national guidance on preventing and controlling it.

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