The Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health is the State agency responsible for ensuring that prevention and treatment services for substance abuse and mental health are available statewide. If you, a friend, or family member is struggling with a mental health problem or a problem with alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs there is help available. Hope and recovery are possible.
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Designated Examiner Training is scheduled for March 27 at 11:00 am in Salt Lake City. For further information and register to attend, please contact Susan Hardinger via the methods listed below: shardinger@utah.gov or 801-538-4367.
The 2011 Utah Drug Court Conference was held on October 27-28 in Park City. The keynote and break out presentations are posted here for your review and use. Additional presentations/resources will be added soon. To access the presentations, Click here
The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health is pleased to publish the 2011 Fiscal Year Annual Report. Click here to view
The 2011 Utah SHARP reports are published under the Prevention and Reports and Statistics page for public review.
The Combined Behavioral Health Assessment and Plan, for the Federal Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grants, is currently in review with SAMHSA. In order to review the combined application as a pdf, please follow this link. To comment on this application, please contact Jenn Oxborrow, DSAMH Program Manager at joxborrow@utah.gov or at (801) 538-4519.
Access To Recovery Website Now Available Click here to view.
Apply Now for Certified Peer Specialist Training. All applications must be received by January 13th, 2012. Click here for details.
The next certification class will be held on February 13-16, 2012, and May 21-24, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants will meet at the Multi-agency office building at 195 N. 1950 W. in room 1020-A. Please contact Roy Castelli at (801) 538-4378 with any questions.
2011 Drug Court Report to the Legislature is now available. Click here to view.
Utah's School Behavioral Health Services Implementation Manual offers tips on how to begin a school-based behavioral health services program in your area. These programs promote health and wellness, reduce barriers to learning, increase graduation rates, and decrease criminal justice system involvement. Click here to see the manual.
Recovery Plus is a wellness initiative that includes a comprehensive tobacco-free campus policy and integrates tobacco cessation into treatment protocols. Click here for information and resources.
The Family Resource Facilitator Project is a model for strengthening families and building communities. For more information on the project and for Facilitator Tools, click here.
Utah's Epidemiological Profile is now available online. Click here to see the data related to substance abuse-related consequences, including injury and death, as well as use and abuse rates in each county in Utah.
Upcoming Events
The 2012 Generations Conference will be held at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, on March 28th, 29th and 30th. As in past years, the conference will focus on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment issues facing society. The emphasis of the conference will be on developing and implementing effective strategies for prevention and treatment in our communities. Click here for conference details and the registration instructions.
Recovery Plus, Tobacco Recovery Peer Training! Click on the link for more details. Sign up now, space in the classes is limited.
PRIME For Life - New Instructor Training. Register with Prevention Research Institute by emailing JoMarie Lammy or call 1-800-922-9489. The next class will be offered on February 6-9, 2012, Saint George, Utah.
PRIME For Life - Continuing Education Recertification Conference. Register with Prevention Research Institute by emailing JoMarie Lammy or call 1-800-922-9489. The next class will be offered on February 10-11, 2012, Saint George, Utah.
Ongoing: For additional training information see the Department of Human Services Training Calendar here.
