SAMHSA's budget supports programs that reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. SAMHSA is a public agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). SAMHSA was designed as the lead agency to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. The SAMHSA Congressional Justification provides the Senate and House Appropriations Committee with detailed justifications and estimates for programs and services that SAMHSA anticipates funding at the presidential budget request level. FY 2021 Budget SAMHSA Budget Documents: SAMHSA FY 2021 Congressional Budget Justification (PDF | 2.6 MB) HHS Budget Information: HHS FY 2021 Budget