The Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health is the State agency responsible for ensuring that prevention and treatment services for substance abuse and mental health are available statewide. If you, a friend, or family member is struggling with a mental health problem or a problem with alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs there is help available. Hope and recovery are possible.
New Content
The 2011 Utah Prime for Life Evaluation Report has been published. It is posted on this site for your review. Click here to view or print
The 2011 Utah Drug Court Conference was held on October 27-28 in Park City. The keynote and break out presentations are posted here for your review and use. Additional presentations/resources will be added soon. To access the presentations, Click here
The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health is pleased to publish the 2011 Fiscal Year Annual Report. Click here to view
The 2011 Utah SHARP reports are published under the Prevention and Reports and Statistics page for public review.
The Combined Behavioral Health Assessment and Plan, for the Federal Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grants, is currently in review with SAMHSA. In order to review the combined application as a pdf, please follow this link. To comment on this application, please contact Jenn Oxborrow, DSAMH Program Manager at joxborrow@utah.gov or at (801) 538-4519.
Access To Recovery Website Now Available Click here to view.
Apply Now for Certified Peer Specialist Training. Applications for the May 21-25, 2012 class are now closed. Click here for details.
The next certification class will be held May 21-25, 2012.
On Monday, May 21st, the class hours will be from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM. On Tuesday, May 22nd through May 25th, class hours will be from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM. Participants will meet at the Multi-agency office building at 195 N. 1950 W. in Room 1020-C. Please contact Roy Castelli at (801) 538-4378 with any questions.
CPS Training for Supervisors class will be taught on May 23rd from 8 AM to 12 PM. This class in an introduction to the concepts surrounding Peer Specialists and the benefits they bring to an organization. Please RSVP to Christy Wixom at (801) 538-3918 by 5/15/2012.
2011 Drug Court Report to the Legislature is now available. Click here to view.
Utah's School Behavioral Health Services Implementation Manual offers tips on how to begin a school-based behavioral health services program in your area. These programs promote health and wellness, reduce barriers to learning, increase graduation rates, and decrease criminal justice system involvement. Click here to see the manual.
Recovery Plus is a wellness initiative that includes a comprehensive tobacco-free campus policy and integrates tobacco cessation into treatment protocols. Click here for information and resources.
The Family Resource Facilitator Project is a model for strengthening families and building communities. For more information on the project and for Facilitator Tools, click here.
Utah's Epidemiological Profile is now available online. Click here to see the data related to substance abuse-related consequences, including injury and death, as well as use and abuse rates in each county in Utah.
Upcoming Events
The 34th annual Fall Substance Abuse Conference will be held in beautiful Saint George, Utah on September 26-28, 2012. Come join your colleagues from around the western United States as you learn cutting edge practices in the fields of addiction, substance abuse prevention and treatment. The conference website is up and running. Registration is now open! Click on the link in this sentence for more details, utahfallconference.org
Attention: Peer Specialists, Family Resource Facilitators, Licensed Substance Abuse Counselors and other peers! Reserve your spot in the Recovery Plus, Tobacco Recovery Program, "Train the Trainer" class. This curriculum is designed for substance abuse and mental health clients.
The class will be held on June 13th and 14th from 8:30 AM to 4 PM at the Department of Human Services office building. Please contact Noreen Heid at (801) 538-4468 or noreenheid@utah.gov by May 31st to sign up. Click here for details
Designated Examiner Training is held yearly in the spring and fall, and can be more often as needed. For questions or to be added to the waiting list for the next training, please contact Susan Hardinger at shardinger@utah.gov or call 801-538-4367
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) presents the 6th annual "Vision and Voices" Art Exhibit. This event features the work of artists with mental illness. Click here for the event details..
PRIME For Life - New Instructor Training. Register with Prevention Research Institute by emailing JoMarie Lammy or call 1-800-922-9489. The next class will be offered on October 15- 18 , Snowbird, Utah.
PRIME For Life - Continuing Education Recertification Conference. Register with Prevention Research Institute by emailing JoMarie Lammy or call 1-800-922-9489. The next class will be offered on October 22- 23, Snowbird, Utah.
Ongoing: For additional training information see the Department of Human Services Training Calendar here.
