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.
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.
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.
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.
This presentation will expand on the healthcare approach to incorporate cross-cultural and cross-historical contexts that affect Indigenous healthcare outcomes, the different approaches to improving healthcare among Indigenous communities, and the relevance of such approaches in creating quality healthcare metrics.
For National Rural Health Day, SAMHSA celebrates the unique strengths of rural communities. SAMHSA empowers rural resilience by providing resources and tools that address behavioral health; supporting rural communities' ability to mitigate, adapt, and recover from stressors; promoting behavioral health equity; and building and retaining a diverse, robust, and resilient behavioral health workforce.