Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

In 2024, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) had an approximate budget of $7.5 billion, with most of that funding distributed to U.S. states for programs addressing mental health and addiction.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the federal agency responsible for funding and supporting efforts to address serious mental illness and substance use, including providing support to states and localities for overdose prevention.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture update the Dietary Guidelines for Americans every five years.