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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".

Famous Names and Mental Health

Read a brief story of Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of America’s greatest writers, who also had a mental illness.

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Request for training or technical assistance?

Submit your request in writing to the Prevention and Training Branch. Request forms and a list of services will soon be available online at www.peaceguam.org

Request for alcohol, tobacco or other drug prevention presentations?

Submit your request in writing to the Acting Director of the Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse. Your request will be forwarded to the Prevention and Training Branch. You should receive a response within two weeks of your request.

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News & Announcements

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...

Family Psychoeducation Classes now available!
08-30-2007
Does your family…….. Understand your symptoms? Know how to help you? Understand what yo...

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