Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration leads behavioral health and substance-use services, including the confidentiality protections of 42 CFR Part 2.
What SAMHSA does
The main responsibilities of the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration.
Working with SAMHSA
Apply 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality controls to sensitive records
Structure crisis, risk and safeguarding workflows for behavioral health
Keep consent and disclosure evidence auditable
Sectors, programs & frameworks
The care sectors, federal programs and regulatory frameworks most connected to SAMHSA. Applicability varies by provider type, program and jurisdiction.
Care sectors
Federal programs
Regulatory frameworks
- 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of substance-use disorder records.
Alongside federal agencies, US care is also shaped by state licensure, survey agencies and Medicaid programmes across all 50 states. Explore the 50-state directory for state-level intelligence.
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CareFocusIQ provides technology and intelligence to support care operations and compliance. It is not a medical device and does not provide legal advice. Regulatory requirements vary by provider type, program and jurisdiction, and remain the responsibility of each provider.