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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is seeking input on how it can address mental health conditions and substance use disorders in the context of climate change and health equity. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of mental illness and substance abuse and does so through prevention and treatment efforts. The agency is asking for input on how its programs, technical assistance and trainings, and other resources can help people and communities confront the impacts of climate change. Specifically, they are asking for input to 12 questions on topics such as what SAMHSA’s top priorities should be, vulnerable populations, lessons learned with respect to behavioral health in climate-related emergencies and natural disasters, intergenerational trauma, and access to behavioral health and climate change resources. Responses are due October 31.
SAMHSA also launched a Climate Change and Health Equity webpage, which covers topics such as the health effects of climate change, risk assessment and planning, outreach and education, and adapting after a disaster.
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