The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is charged with helping people in the United States access treatment for substance use disorders (SUD) and mental health conditions. We know that, for many Americans, January can mark a time when they try to visualize a life without an SUD—and when they resolve to pursue treatment and recovery. SAMHSA wants to help them meet that moment informed and encouraged.
This January, SAMHSA will continue the annual, national observance of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Month. This observance offers you the chance to join SAMHSA, other federal partners, and people across the nation to increase awareness of, treatment for, and recovery from SUD. This year’s theme is: “Treatment Works! Find the Path that Works for You.”
With this week’s theme of starting fresh, SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) wants to help people understand what SUD is and to understand how some commonly used—and discussed—substances affect people.
Check out helpful information and resources:
- Learn about substance use
- Find data about SUD from SAMHSA’s 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
- Join the effort with sharable content from the 2026 SUD Treatment Month toolkit
- Treatment options are available at FindTreatment.gov
- Get 24/7, free and confidential support for people in suicidal, mental health or substance use crisis by calling or texting 988 or chatting at 988Lifeline.org. ASL videophone relay services are also available.
By the end of January, SAMHSA hopes the resources shared during the month will help you or someone you know to seek help and find the resources they need. Everyone should have an opportunity to live to their fullest potential.
Read more about Treatment Month and how we can all work together to connect people contemplating or seeking help for their substance use to seek screenings, treatment, or recovery services in today’s new blog.