Title

Center for Substance Abuse Prevention

Mission: CSAP provides leadership and collaborates across sectors to advance prevention across the lifespan.

We aim to:

  • Prevent initiation of substance use
  • Prevent progression of substance use
  • Prevent and reduce harms associated with substance use

How We Do It: Through the use of data, prevention science, communication, collaboration, and strategic program investments.

Vision: A future where individuals, families, and communities are healthy and thriving.

Resources

Contact Information

Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
240-276-2420
Contact SAMHSA

Staff

Office of the Director

CAPT Christopher Jones, Pharm.D., Dr.P.H., M.P.H.

Division of Primary Prevention (DPP)

Torrance Brown, Dr.P.H., M.P.H, Director

DPP East Branch

DPP Central Branch

DPP West Branch

Division of Targeted Prevention (DTP)

Cara Alexander, Ph.D., LCSW, BCD, Director

DTP East Branch

DTP Central Branch

DTP West Branch

Division of Workplace Programs (DWP)

Ron Flegel, M.S., Director

Division of Prevention Communications and Public Engagement (DPCPE)

Aida Balsano, Ph.D., Director

Office of Prevention Innovation (OPI)

Ingrid Donato, M.H.A., Director

Office of Program Analysis and Coordination (OPAC)

Onaje Salim, Ed.D., LCPC, Director

Last Updated: 04/24/2024