UT Dept of Human Servs, Div of Substance Abuse and Mental Health

The Utah Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) serves as the state’s public authority for mental health and substance use services. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, DSAMH oversees a comprehensive network of prevention, treatment, and recovery resources designed to improve the well-being of individuals and families across the state. The division works in partnership with local providers, communities, and stakeholders to ensure that behavioral health services are accessible, effective, and evidence-based.

DSAMH emphasizes whole-person care through a wide range of programs, including outpatient and inpatient treatment, crisis stabilization and mobile response services, suicide prevention initiatives, recovery supports, and educational resources. Specialized services are also available for children, adolescents, transition-aged youth, families, and individuals with co-occurring intellectual or developmental disabilities. Programs such as the Zero Suicide Initiative and Stabilization & Mobile Response (SMR) reflect DSAMH’s commitment to advancing innovative, system-wide approaches to mental health care.

By promoting evidence-based prevention models and supporting recovery-focused programs, DSAMH plays a crucial role in strengthening Utah’s behavioral health system. Whether addressing conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, or psychosis, the division is dedicated to helping Utah residents achieve stability, resilience, and long-term wellness.