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.
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Town Hall Meetings
As part of a national effort to help communities in their efforts to stop underage drinking, a series of Town Hall Meetings will take place across America during the week of March 31-April 4, 2008. Please check the link to find out when a Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for your community.
Utah Attacks Underage Drinking
Utah Townhall Meetings 2008
DSAMH is pleased to release the results of the 2007 SHARP (Student Health and Risk Protection) Survey data. The publication includes a new section that includes specific use rates of methamphetamine, prescription drug abuse, steroids abuse, and gambling by Utah students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12. Click here for a copy of the survey.
Upcoming Events
Designated Examiner Training
May 15, 2008 in Provo
July 29, 2008 in Salt Lake City
Call Susan at 801-538-4367 for further information and to register.
October 1-3, 2008: Utah Fall Substance Abuse Conference. Please click here for more information.
November 13-14, 2008: Save the Date - CRITICAL ISSUES FACING CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center. Please click here for more information and registration.
PRIME For Life New Instructor Training. Register with Prevention Research Institute by e-mailing Diane Padgett or calling 1-800-922-9489.
October 27-30 at the Yarrow in Park City.
PRIME For Life Continuing Education Conference. Register with Prevention Research Institute by emailing Diane Padgett or call 1-800-922-9489.
December 8- December 9 at the Yarrow in Park City.
Ongoing: For additional training information see the Department of Human Services Training Calendar here.