SAMHSA Priority Goals

Attachment 1: SAMHSA Priority Program Goals

SAMHSA PRIORITY PROGRAM GOALS

SAMHSA Homelessness Performance Goals

• Increase the percentage of homeless individuals with substance abuse and/or mental illness who become enrolled in services and report having permanent housing.

SAMHSA Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity Performance Goals

• Increase the number of treatment programs using effective treatment practices.

• Increase the percentage of people with substance abuse problems who receive treatment.

• Improve treatment outcomes for people receiving services.

SAMHSA Co-Occurring Disorders Performance Goals

• Increase the percent of persons with or at risk for co-occurring disorders who receive prevention and appropriate treatment services that address both disorders.

• Increase the percentage of persons who experience reduced impairment from their co-occurring disorders following the appropriate treatment.

• Increase the number of grantees implementing evidence-based practices.

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