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Addressing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues from the inside: one federal agency's approach.
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American journal of public health [Am J Public Health] 2001 Jun; Vol. 91 (6), pp. 889-91. - Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- The mission of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is to protect and serve underserved and vulnerable populations. Congress established SAMHSA under Public Law 102-321 on October 1, 1992, to strengthen the nation's health care capacity to provide prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services for substance abuse and mental illnesses. SAMHSA works in partnership with states, communities, and private organizations to address the needs of people with substance abuse and mental illnesses as well as the community risk factors that contribute to these illnesses. As part of its efforts to address the unique needs of special populations, SAMHSA has reached out to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. SAMHSA and its centers (Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, and Center for Mental Health Services) have made a concerted effort, through both policy and programs, to develop services responsive to this community.
- Subjects :
- Community Health Planning
Female
Humans
Male
Needs Assessment
Organizational Objectives
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Risk Factors
Substance-Related Disorders complications
United States
United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration legislation & jurisprudence
Health Services Accessibility
Homosexuality
Prejudice
Substance-Related Disorders therapy
Transsexualism complications
United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration organization & administration
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0090-0036
- Volume :
- 91
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- American journal of public health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 11392928
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.91.6.889