ADAMHA Reorganization Act 1992

The document outlines the establishment and functions of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as an agency under the Public Health Service Act. The Administrator of SAMHSA is responsible for overseeing substance abuse and mental health services, including supervising agencies, establishing treatment programs, and providing reports on activities every 2 years. Separate block grants are created for mental health and substance abuse, with demonstration projects for national significance. Advisory councils are established within SAMHSA centers, requiring members to be appointed from leading representatives of health disciplines and experts. The document also discusses training programs for health professionals, research grants, and funding authorizations. Key findings and recommendations include establishing an Associate Director for Prevention, creating an Office of Rural Mental Health Research, and authorizing appropriations for fiscal years 1993 and 1994.