Hafa Adai and Welcome to DMHSA's Official Website!
The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (DMHSA) is tasked with providing comprehensive behavioral health services for the people of Guam. As we transform mental health services for the West Pacific region, we encourage you to be an active participant in this process. You can do this by accessing this website and being an educated consumer ofservices available to you and how to obtain this care.
The DMHSA website is designed to allow you, our community, to learn more about the services provided and how to access them. We welcome your feedback as we move towards Joint Commission Accreditation for Behavioral Healthcare.
Si Yu'os Ma'ase!
Andrea M. Leitheiser, M.A., Ph.D.
Acting Director, DMHSA
DMHSA`s Vision.......
"That more Caring Communities will be visible throughout the island promoting positive mental health and healthy lifestyle through prevention and education strategies and;
That the practice of ensuring delivery of mandated mental health services reflects collaborative engagement and a Standard of Excellence".
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News & Announcements
The FY 2009 Community Mental Health Services (CMHS) Block Grant application
08-21-2008
The FY 2009 Community Mental
Health Services (CMHS) Block Grant application is ava...
Update: Public Forum on 2008 DMHSA Comprehensive Plan rescheduled
02-06-2008
The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (DMHSA) will hold a public forum for the Communi...
Calendar of Events
Awareness Months
Domestic Violence Month -
01 Oct 2008
Breast Cancer Awareness -
01 Oct 2008
3-D Month (Drunk & Drugged Driving Awareness Month) -
01 Dec 2008