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December 5, 2007

New Web Page Helps Families Identify Evidence-Based Programs

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has developed a new Web page to assist the public in identifying evidence-based programs and practices that can prevent and/or treat mental and substance use disorders. Child and adolescent specific information can be found at here. Families can use this information to discuss treatment approaches with their local mental health providers to ensure that services for children and adolescents are appropriate and effective.

SAMHSA is a public health agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The agency is responsible for improving the accountability, capacity and effectiveness of the nation's substance abuse prevention, addictions treatment and mental health services delivery systems.