Specifications include, but are not limited to:Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS), created in 1970, is the largest single state agency in Delaware. The DHSS Cabinet Secretary oversees thirteen (13) Divisions and Programs1. In addition, all of the state agencies providing institution-based care and community support services to adults with psychiatric disabilities, other than Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Department of Education and the Department of Correction are under the purview of the DHSS Cabinet Secretary. The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) is responsible for adhering to the responsibilities assigned in the role of the single state agency (SSA) for the State of Delaware. DSAMH is responsible for the development and implementation of a state plan for prevention and treatment, coordination of state and federal funding, and development of standards for the certification and approval of prevention and treatment programs. Through contracted providers, DSAMHprovidescomprehensive p r e v e n t i o n a n d t r e a t m e n t s e r v i c e s t o D e l a w a r e ’ s a d u l t p o p u l a t i o n s , with emphasis on services for adults with addictive disorders and mental health conditions. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides funding through the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (SAPT BG) for DSAMH to implement substance abuse prevention and treatment services in the State of Delaware. DSAMH has been a recipient of the SAPT BG since Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 1992. DSAMH utilizes the majority of these funds to support a statewide substance abuse treatment system that provides services such as detoxification, intensive outpatient, and inpatient treatment. Also, DSAMH offers medication assisted treatment programs which include intensive case management for the adult population. Through contracted providers, DSAMH provides comprehensive and integrated outpatient services for adults with addictive disorders and mental health conditions
