What Does SAMHSA Verified Mean?
Every facility listed on our directory carrying the SAMHSA Verified badge has been sourced directly from the federal government's National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SUMHSS) dataset the most comprehensive and authoritative registry of addiction treatment providers in the United States.
The Source
What Is SAMHSA?
SAMHSA the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its mission is to reduce the impact of substance use and mental illness on America's communities. SAMHSA oversees the national treatment system, funds state programs, and maintains the most complete database of licensed treatment facilities in the country.
SAMHSA operates the National Helpline (1-800-487-4889), a free, confidential, 24/7 referral service and it publishes the N-SUMHSS dataset annually, which is the foundation of our entire directory.
The Dataset
The N-SUMHSS Federal Dataset
The National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SUMHSS) is an annual census conducted by SAMHSA that collects data from all known substance abuse treatment facilities in the United States. It covers both public and private facilities, including those that are licensed, certified, or otherwise approved by a state substance abuse agency.
The dataset includes over 17,000 facilities and captures detailed information about each one services offered, treatment approaches, accepted insurance, patient demographics served, languages supported, and geographic location. It is published publicly each year and is freely available to researchers, policymakers, and the public.
Our directory was built by importing and structuring the N-SUMHSS dataset, enriching it with additional verified data sources, and presenting it in a way that is accessible and useful to patients and families searching for treatment.
What It Means For You
What the SAMHSA Verified Badge Confirms
An Important Distinction
SAMHSA Verified means the facility appears in the official federal N-SUMHSS dataset and has reported its information to the government. It does not mean SAMHSA has inspected, rated, or endorsed the quality of care at the facility. N-SUMHSS data is self-reported by facilities. SAMHSA collects and publishes it but does not independently audit every submission. The badge reflects federal registration, not a clinical quality review. For quality credentials, look for additional accreditations such as CARF, Joint Commission, or NCQA on the facility's listing.
Our Process
How We Use the N-SUMHSS Data
We import the N-SUMHSS dataset in full and use it as the foundation of our directory. Every facility you see on this site that carries the SAMHSA Verified badge originated from that federal dataset — we did not fabricate, invent, or pad our listings.
We then enrich each listing with additional publicly available data including Google ratings, website information, and geographic details. Facility owners can also claim their listing and add photos, custom descriptions, and verified accreditation certificates through their dashboard but the core listing always begins with federal data.
For full details on how our verification process works, see our Verification Policy.
Official Source
Access the N-SUMHSS Dataset Directly
The N-SUMHSS dataset is publicly available on the SAMHSA website. You can download the raw data, review the methodology, and verify any facility's federal registration directly from the source.
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