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Group of queer and BIPOC folks sit together at a park with LGBTQIA+ flag and they embrace in joyous laughter and smiles.
The Behavioral Health Care Access Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) Populations report highlights findings from the 2023 SAMHSA publication Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Behavioral Health: Results from the 2021 and 2022 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health on the elevated rates of substance use, suicidality, and mental illness among LGB individuals compared to straight individuals.
Two women, a patient and a doctor, consult.
Contingency management (CM) is a proven health care intervention with demonstrated effectiveness in treating a variety of substance use disorders (SUDs) among diverse populations.
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Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. We wanted to share a short list of important numbers and resources pertaining to grief, mental health and self-care.
Two people talking in a therapist setting. The professional holds a pen and note book and client clasps their hands together whilst sitting forward on a washed-out maroon couch.
As 2024 has come to an end, we would like to look back and highlight some of the great resources developed and offered by SAMHSA in 2024.
Chickens roaming on green grass.
As H5N1 bird flu continues to impact rural communities, we are sharing the following informational videos.  The links below provide context and information on what the H5N1 virus is, how it spreads, and how to protect yourself, and are available in English and Spanish.
A group of young adults sitting on steps.
SAMHSA’s Suicide Prevention Strategies for Underserved Youth discusses barriers that hinder youth’s access to prevention and intervention services. It also offers guidance on implementing and evaluating prevention programs.