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Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use. Reducing the impact of substance use and mental illness on America's communities. samhsa.gov/privacy
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I’m proudly joining and for #WearRedDay to support heart disease prevention and to encourage everyone to make heart health a priority in 2023! #OurHearts
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I’m joining on #WearRedDay to help spread the word that small healthy lifestyle changes can add up to big heart health benefits.
Self-care strategies like managing our stress, regular exercise, healthy eating and enough sleep can help us care for #OurHearts.
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If you’re struggling or in crisis, take a first step in getting help by calling or texting 988 or chatting with 988Lifeline.org. There are caring and compassionate counselors ready to help, 24/7. #988Lifeline
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, and every day, let’s honor the progress and contributions that Black communities have made to advancing healthcare and medicine that continue to help us all today. minorityhealth.hhs.gov/bhm #MentalHealthIsHealth
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It was an honor to join this leadership session and share SAMHSA’s priorities and collaborative efforts. Thank you General Price and for your collaboration with SAMHSA and your support to individuals and communities around the world. #CADCAForum.
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Thank you to all stakeholders and organizations that attended #SAMHSADay in conjunction with #CADCAForum. Prevention efforts are an integral part of SAMHSA’s national priorities and we truly value your partnership and collaboration. It all starts with prevention!
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The 's Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being shows us that workplaces can be engines for #MentalHealth and #Wellbeing and offers a foundation that workplaces of any size, across any industry, can build upon.
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The recent mass shootings have created heightened safety concerns and anxiety in many communities. The has developed resources to help children, families, and communities acknowledge their feelings, and find ways to cope together.
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Violent incidents can be traumatic and lead to increased feelings of distress. The can provide immediate counseling to anyone who has been affected by such events.
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. & I joined & at Behavioral Health System Baltimore to talk about the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act funding released from HHS to support school-based mental health services and much more. It's going to do a lot of good in MD & beyond.
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Today, I was honored to join , , and others at the to discuss youth mental health, working to break down barriers to care and improving the well-being of all Marylanders.
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#ICYMI: Check out SAMHSA’s new resource on expanding access to behavioral health services for people experiencing homelessness. samhsa.gov/resource/ebp/e
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The #988Lifeline is here for you, no matter what you’re going through.
✅ It’s OK not to be OK
✅ Anyone in the U.S. can call, text or chat 988
✅ You don’t have to say who or where you are
✅ Caring counselors are ready to listen & help
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Today, , , Administrator Milgram, , , , and others celebrated ' historic action to remove the x-waiver, advancing the Administration’s Strategy to make addiction treatment more accessible.
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The removal of the waiver will go a long way toward meeting people with opioid use disorder where they are in their recovery journeys.
We encourage all eligible practitioners to screen for OUD and offer access to medications such as buprenorphine. #RecoveryIsPossible
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. today at an event recognizing ' historic action to remove the X-waiver: "Addiction isn’t a red state problem or a blue state problem—it’s America’s problem, and we all have to work together to solve it.”
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Addiction is a disease of the brain and must be treated like one.
Read my piece on ’ historic step to mainstream substance use disorder care by removing the x-waiver in
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I'm looking forward to meeting with attendees at SAMHSA's #PreventionDay in conjunction with on 1/30. This is a great opportunity to discuss what’s new and innovative in prevention, youth-lead efforts, recovery and mental health.
More info: samhsa.gov/prevention-day
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Today is #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay. Whether you’re a new mom or a mom-to-be, the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline’s counselors provide 24-hour, free, emotional support and resources to anyone on their journey of being a new parent. mchb.hrsa.gov/national-mater
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My heart goes out to the people in #MontereyPark who are grieving the loss of loved ones, or experiencing trauma after the mass shooting on what was meant to be a celebration of the #LunarNewYear.
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Immediate crisis counseling is available for those affected by the shooting in Monterey Park.
Call or text the 1-800-985-5990 #TalkWithUs
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Human trafficking is a public health issue and crime that affects individuals, families, and communities.
If you believe you may have information about a trafficking situation, please call 1-888-373-7888 or TEXT 233733. #EndTrafficking #NationalHumanTraffickingPreventionMonth
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Treating ourselves with kindness and compassion is an important part of self-care. It includes things like getting enough rest, exercise, managing stress and developing positive support and friendships. #Wellness
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Are you looking for ways to support your family with their mental health or substance use? Use these resources to help you and your loved ones get the support they may need:
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Reaching out and asking for help can be difficult, but you're not alone. If you've been struggling lately with your mental health or substance use, 24/7 confidential support is available.
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We are thrilled to welcome Monica Johnson as the Director of SAMHSA’s Director of the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office. She brings a wealth of experience to this important office which continues to grow and provide people greater access to crisis care.
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Today we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and National Day of Service. May his legacy continue to inspire us to serve, care and show compassion towards others no matter their background or journey. #MLKDay
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Kudos to and the Baltimore for partnering to share awareness about the importance of #988Lifeline! Help is available by calling or texting 988 or chatting 988Lifeline.org.
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If you are affected by severe weather and would like emotional support, the national 1-800-985-5990 is available 24/7. samhsa.gov/find-help/disa #CaliforniaStorms #Alabama #Georgia #Tornado
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SAMHSA’s grant funding helps break the cycles of substance misuse that contribute to America’s addiction and overdose crises. These 5 grant programs present opportunities to increase access to services and supports in the areas of substance use prevention and treatment.
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SAMHSA announces funding opportunities for grants addressing substance misuse and substance use disorder treatment on multiple fronts. samhsa.gov/newsroom/press7
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Thank you for hosting us ! And thank you to all who shared your personal recovery stories and/or the work you do to advance overall health and wellness. These collaborative listening sessions are invaluable to our work at SAMHSA.
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According to the 2021 #NSDUH: 12.3 million adults aged 18 or older had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year
Help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org for crisis care and support.
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Today is #NationalPharmacistDay—a day to celebrate pharmacists nationwide. I’m especially grateful for the role that pharmacists have played in meeting the health needs of patients and ensuring their communities are protected against #COVID19 & #Flu. Thank you for all you do.
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Please share this important PSA from , featuring Muslim faith leaders speaking out about the importance of addressing mental health challenges and reaching out to in times of crisis.
Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org
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Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Folks across the country are joining and wearing blue to show support for victims and survivors of human trafficking. #WearBlueDay
Learn more and find resources: dhs.gov/blue-campaign
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Wearing blue today? Show your support for National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and share a selfie using #WearBlueDay.
is the largest initiative to raise awareness about human trafficking. For more information, visit dhs.gov/blue-campaign/ #EndTrafficking
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Spread the word. Spread hope!
Veterans and their families can contact the #VeteransCrisisLine to be connected to a trained compassionate counselor for 24/7 care and support. Just dial 988 and press 1 or visit VeteransCrisisLine.net
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Joined in Albany with & Administrator Johnson to announce that HHS, through SAMHSA & HRSA, is awarding nearly $245M to support youth mental health, mental health workforce, and more thanks to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
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