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HHS - 183 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Advisory Council - Statutory (Congress Created)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Advisory Council	Agency Name	Department of Health and Human Services
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	183
Original Establishment Date	7/10/1992	Committee Status	Chartered
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL	http://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/advisory-council...
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	unlimited
Terminated This FY	No	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	DFO
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix	CAPT
Current Charter Date	6/15/2024	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Carlos
Date Of Renewal Charter	6/15/2026	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name	R.
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Castillo
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix	M.S.W.
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(240) 276-2787
Establishment Authority*	Statutory (Congress Created)	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	n/a
Specific Establishment Authority*	42 U.S.C. 290aa-1	Designated Federal Officer Email*	carlos.castillo@samhsa.hhs.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	7/10/1992
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	National Policy Issue Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Advisory Council (NAC) accomplishes its purpose through advising, consulting with and making recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, SAMHSA, concerning activities and policies related to the SAMHSA’s programs and policies. During this reporting period, two meetings were held hybrid . One meeting was held in February 2024 and one was held in August 2024. The February 2024 National Advisory Council meeting included discussion around updates and lessons learned from the joint meeting of councils; consideration and approval of the meeting of August 2023; recap and lessons learned discussions; presentations and discussion on the Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC); Homelessness; Release of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP), and 988; and public comments. The August 2024 SAMHSA National Advisory Council meeting included discussion around updates and lessons learned from the joint meetings; consideration and approval of the February 2024 minutes. It also included a presentation and discussion on Older Adults by the Policy Lab Director; a presentation and discussion on Workforce by the CSAP Director; followed by the following program updates: Legislative updates from the Office of Legislative Affairs; Office of Management, Technology and Operations by the OMTO Director; Budget, and Credentialing efforts by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer; and Public comments. These meetings were open to the public and an opportunity for public discussion was made available. The recommendations and issues deliberated by the council are considered by the chair for future possible recommendations to the Secretary, and feedback is offered by the chair at subsequent meetings.
How is membership balanced?*	The membership of the SAMHSA NAC consists of 12 voting members appointed by the Secretary. Nine of the members are leaders in health disciplines (including public health and behavioral and social sciences) relevant to the substance abuse and mental health activities of the agency. Three of the members are from the general public (i.e., leaders in the fields of public policy, public relations, law, health policy economics or management). The SAMHSA NAC also has nonvoting ex-officio members - the Secretary of HHS; the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs; the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (or the designates of such officers); the Chief Medical Officer of SAMHSA; the Directors of the National Institutes of Mental Health; the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and such additional officers or employees of the United States as the Secretary determines necessary for the SAMHSA NAC to effectively carry out its functions. Appointments are made by paying close attention to experience and expertise as well as equitable gender representation, race/ethnicity representation, and geographic distribution. All Council members participate fully in policy and program development, each bringing their unique perspective.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	Due to the Council's mandated function of providing guidance to the agency regarding programmatic policies and priorities, the Council met twice during this reporting period. The meetings are relevant to SAMHSA because they provide an opportunity for the Agency to secure the professional expertise necessary to accomplish its mission and maintain the public trust.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The Council is composed of professional and public members who provide advice on all aspects of SAMHSA's activities related to substance abuse and mental health services. The direction, scope, balance and emphasis of the advice received from this group of experts cannot be obtained from SAMHSA staff or from other established sources, because the membership of the Council is constituted to meet specific requirements of the mandated mission of the SAMHSA NAC.
Why close or partially close meetings?	N/A
Recommendation Remarks	No Reports required for FY 2024

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	Yes	Action Reorganize Priorities*	Yes
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	Yes
Outcome Major Policy Changes	Yes	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	No	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	Yes	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	NA
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	Yes	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	NA	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	Council recommendations and suggestions may lead to savings over time. However, the savings may not be realized for years and are difficult to determine.	Grants Review Comment	The SAMHSA NAC did not review grants.
Number Of Recommendations*	55	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	Between FY 1994 and FY 2024, the SAMHSA National Advisory Council produced 55 recommendations. Recommendations include advocacy for supported housing and employment; using evidence based programs that reduce recidivism in the criminal justice system; continued involvement with Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the interagency council to address barriers, such as employment and housing; integration of children's health services into schools and participation with the Education Department in its Promising Neighborhood program; further support of prevention programs; establishing school-based mental health services; and deliberations on a consensus definition of trauma. Although no formal recommendations in FY 2024, members encouraged SAMHSA to continue its current mission and work.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	75.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	During the life of the Council, approximately 75% of its recommendations were fully implemented by the agency, such as the development and implementation of search options that identify interventions developed and implemented primarily by or for a minority population within the National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs (NREPP) database, implemented in 1997. The NREPP was discontinued in January of 2018, and SAMHSA moved towards Evidence-Based Practice implementation efforts through targeted technical assistance and training in affected communities. Other recommendations included changes in the SAMHSA program and principles priorities; an increase in the interaction between SAMHSA, the three National Institutes of Health advisory councils, the Health Resources and Services Administration and the Department of Justice with respect to substance abuse and mental health issues; the inclusion of individuals with dual diagnoses to be included in the ONDCP's strategic goals and objectives; the identification of a set of steps to reduce stigma and discrimination; the development of cultural competence standards and performance measures; the provision of targeted communications to SAMHSA's constituents and the public to promote the Agency's mission and its activities; a decision to address the needs of children in welfare reform measures; and an increase in collaboration between the pharmaceutical industry and primary care physicians regarding psychotropic drug prescriptions.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	25.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	During the life of the Council, approximately 25% of its recommendations were partially implemented, because of restrictions imposed by legislative/fiscal/programmatic concerns and/or superseding Agency priorities.	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	N/A
Agency Feedback Comment*	The Agency provides feedback to the members in the SAMHSA’s Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use report to the Council, which is presented at each meeting. The Agency ensures that complete meeting minutes are prepared and circulates them to the members for clearance and for approval at the next official meeting. The public can access the meeting minutes in the SAMHSA Website. Status reports on actions by the Agency on matters that have come before the Council are provided at Council meetings. Summaries of information may be sent to Council members. Communications from SAMHSA staff to SAMHSA NAC members may include: issue papers, fact sheets, press releases, reports and other documents. Council members also have access to senior management and technical experts, when needed.	Narrative Description*	SAMHSA’s mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes. SAMHSA envisions that people with, affected by, or at risk for mental health and substance use conditions receive care, achieve well-being, and thrive. Although no formal recommendations were made in FY 2024 as a body, SAMHSA's National Advisory Council members played a critical role in advising the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use on the Agency's Strategic Priorities and Guiding Principles, and the importance of considering cultural perspectives in developing evidence-based practices, and offered support to serve as spokespersons for SAMHSA's initiatives and programs. SAMHSA's Strategic Plan can be found at this URL: https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/strategic-plan.

COSTS

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3. Payments to Federal Staff*		3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*
4. Payments to Consultants*		4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*		5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*		6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*		7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*		8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*
10. Other Costs		10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*
11. Total Costs	$0.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	3/14/2025 9:22 AM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*
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