The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) has identified eight strategic initiatives to focus SAMHSA's efforts and improve lives by maximizing the impact of its resources on areas of urgency and opportunity. They will also enable SAMHSA to shift its programs to better compliment the shifting policy landscape resulting from the Affordable Care Act and Parity.
SAMHSA released Leading Change: A Plan for SAMHSA's Roles and Actions 2011–2014 —a detailed plan for achieving the goals of the Agency's eight new strategic initiatives. These initiatives are designed to enhance the Agency's effectiveness by focusing its talents and resources on the key elements of its mission—reducing the impact of substance abuse and mental illness in America's communities.
SAMHSA is now seeking comments from the public until October 22; read the plan and send your comments online to have your say.
