Stay Informed with SAMHSA
Stay connected with trusted information from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). SAMHSA provides educational resources and updates about mental health, substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery. Through this page, visitors can subscribe to official SAMHSA email updates and explore helpful information to support their wellness and recovery journey. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, helping a loved one, or working in behavioral health, staying informed can help you make educated decisions and discover available resources.
Subscribe to Official SAMHSA Email Updates
Stay informed by subscribing to official SAMHSA email updates. You can select topics that interest you, including substance use prevention, mental health, treatment, recovery support, and educational resources. SAMHSA delivers updates directly to your email based on its publication schedule. Subscribing is free, and you can manage your preferences through SAMHSA’s subscription service.
Featured SAMHSA Recovery Update: October 2026
Recovery Connection | SAMHSA Office of Recovery | October 2026
SAMHSA’s October newsletter reflects on National Recovery Month and emphasizes that recovery support continues throughout the year. The following highlights summarize the newsletter for visitors to Pathways to Behavioral Wellness.
🤝 Peer Support
SAMHSA discussed expanding peer support roles in healthcare, including workforce well-being, compensation, certification pathways, and employment opportunities.
🌱 Multiple Recovery Pathways
Recovery may involve treatment, medication, peer support, mutual aid, faith-based approaches, recovery housing, and holistic wellness.
🏠 Recovery Housing
Discussions focused on housing safety, accountability, resident empowerment, quality standards, and oversight.
💙 Community and Connection
Recovery Month activities highlighted community partnerships, stigma reduction through storytelling, whole-person wellness, and youth and family support.
Learning and Resources
The newsletter also describes five Recovery Month webinars, no-cost training and technical assistance, and the 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health as a resource for understanding substance use, mental health, and recovery trends.
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Office of Recovery, Recovery Connection, October 2026. This independently prepared summary is not an official SAMHSA publication or endorsement. SAMHSA official website.
Latest SAMHSA News & Recovery Resources
Explore the latest information and educational resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). These resources cover substance use prevention, addiction treatment, mental health awareness, recovery support, and behavioral wellness. Staying informed can help individuals and families better understand available support services, develop healthy coping strategies, and make informed decisions about their well-being. Visit SAMHSA’s official website for current articles, announcements, and helpful resources.
More Free SAMHSA Resources
Use these official resources to learn more about recovery, prevention, mental health, family support, and treatment options. Each link takes you to SAMHSA. You can explore the information without signing up for our website.
Free SAMHSA Publications
Browse free guides and educational materials about mental health, substance use, prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Youth and Family Support
Find information to help parents, caregivers, young people, and families understand substance use and mental health concerns and connect with support.
Peer Support and Professional Learning
Explore SAMHSA educational resources for peer support workers, recovery professionals, and community organizations. Available training and learning opportunities may vary.
Find Treatment and Support
Learn about available treatment and support options for mental health and substance use concerns, including help finding services.
National Recovery Month and Awareness Resources
Discover official recovery awareness materials and messages that encourage understanding, hope, and community support.
Young Adult Recovery Information
Explore recovery and wellness information relevant to young adults, including ways to seek support and build healthy connections.
Need Immediate Help?
In the United States, call or text 988 for suicide or mental health crisis support. For confidential substance use treatment referrals and information, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357). If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
Pathways to Behavioral Wellness is an independent educational resource website and is not affiliated with or endorsed by SAMHSA. These links lead to official government resources.
What Can I Do Next?
After exploring SAMHSA information, choose a practical next step that fits your needs. These Pathways resources are free to read, and no subscription is required.
- Try everyday recovery and coping tools — find small steps for stressful moments and a free printable recovery planning kit.
- Find online recovery meetings and family support — explore meeting directories at your own pace.
- Explore Arizona recovery and community resources — find state and local assistance options.
Supporting Your Recovery & Wellness Journey
At Pathways to Behavioral Wellness, we believe that access to reliable information, practical resources, and ongoing support can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Recovery and personal growth are individual journeys, and everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. By connecting visitors with trusted organizations such as SAMHSA, we hope to make it easier for individuals, families, and supporters to find educational resources, explore available services, and take positive steps toward healthier living. Whether you are beginning your recovery journey, maintaining your progress, or supporting someone you care about, you do not have to navigate the process without information and support.