[United States Government Manual]
[June 01, 2006]
[Pages 218-228]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES \*\

200 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201

Phone, 202-619-0257. Internet, www.hhs.gov.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES            Michael O. Leavitt
    Deputy Secretary                              Alex M. Azar II
    Chief of Staff                                Rich McKeown
    Chair, Departmental Appeals Board             Cecilia Sparks Ford
    Director, Intergovernmental Affairs           Jack Kalavritinos
    Director, Office for Civil Rights             Winston Wilkinson
    Executive Secretary                           Ann Agnew
    Assistant Secretary for Health                John O. Agwunobi
    Surgeon General                               Richard Carmona
    Assistant Secretary for                       Joe Ellis
            Administration and 
            Management
    Assistant Secretary for Budget,               Charles Johnson
            Technology, and Finance
    Assistant Secretary for Legislation           Vince Ventimiglia
    Assistant Secretary for Planning and          Donald Young, Acting
            Evaluation
    Assistant Secretary for Public                Suzanne DeFrancis
            Affairs
    Assistant Secretary for Public                Stewart Simonson
            Health and Emergency 
            Preparedness
    General Counsel                               Paula Stannard, Acting
    Inspector General                             Daniel R. Levinson
    National Coordinator, Health                  David J. Brailer
            Information Technology

ADMINISTRATION ON AGING

One Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20201

Phone, 202-401-4634. Internet, www.aoa.gov.

    Assistant Secretary                           Josefina Carbonell

ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447

Phone, 202-401-9200. Internet, www.acf.gov.

    Assistant Secretary                           Wade F. Horn

AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY

540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850

Phone, 301-427-1889. Internet, www.ahrq.gov.

    Director                                      Carolyn Clancy


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AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY

1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA 30333

Phone, 404-639-0700. Internet, www.atsdr.cdc.gov.

    Administrator                                 Julie L. Gerberding

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA 30333

Phone, 404-639-3311. Internet, www.cdc.gov.

    Director                                      Julie L. Gerberding

CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES

7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244

Phone, 410-786-3000. Internet, www.cms.gov.

    Administrator                                 Mark B. McClellan

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857

Phone, 888-463-6332. Internet, www.fda.gov.

    Commissioner                                  Andrew von Eschenbach, 
                                                          Acting

HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857

Phone, 301-443-2086. Internet, www.hrsa.gov.

    Administrator                                 Elizabeth M. Duke

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

Suite 400, 801 Thompson Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852

Phone, 301-443-1083. Internet, www.ihs.gov.

    Director                                      Charles W. Grim

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

1 Center Lane, Bethesda, MD 20892

Phone, 301-496-4000. Internet, www.nih.gov.

    Director                                      Elias A. Zerhouni

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857

Phone, 240-276-2130. Internet, www.samhsa.gov.

    Administrator                                 Charles G. Curie

    \*\Editorial note: The Department did not submit an organizational 
chart.

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The Department of Health and Human Services is the Cabinet-level 
department of the Federal executive branch most involved with the 
Nation's human concerns. In one way or another, it touches the lives of 
more Americans than any other Federal agency. It is a department of 
people serving people, from newborn infants to persons requiring health 
services to our most elderly citizens.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was created as the 
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare on April 11, 1953 (5 U.S.C. 
app.).
Secretary  The Secretary of Health and Human Services advises the 
President on

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health, welfare, and income security plans, policies, and programs of 
the Federal Government; and directs Department staff in carrying out the 
approved programs and activities of the Department and promotes general 
public understanding of the Department's goals, programs, and 
objectives.
Public Health and Science  The Office serves as the Secretary's primary 
adviser on matters involving the Nation's public health. It provides 
assistance in implementing and coordinating Secretarial decisions for 
the Public Health Service and coordination of population-based health, 
clinical divisions; provides oversight of research conducted or 
supported by the Department; implements several programs to provide 
population-based public health services; and provides direction and 
policy oversight, through the Surgeon General, for the Public Health 
Service Commissioned Corps.

                                                Regional Offices--Department of Health and Human Services
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                      Area                                                         Address/Areas Served                                      Telephone
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Atlanta, GA....................................  Atlanta Federal Ctr., 61 Forsyth St. SW., 30303 (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN).......    404-562-7888
Boston, MA.....................................  Government Ctr., 02203 (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)........................................    617-565-1500
Chicago, IL....................................  233 N. Michigan Ave., 60601 (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI).......................................    312-353-5160
Dallas, TX.....................................  1301 Young St., 75202 (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX).............................................    214-767-3301
Denver, CO.....................................  1961 Stout St., 80294 (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY).........................................    303-844-3372
Kansas City, MO................................  601 E. 12th St., 64106 (IA, KS, MO, NE)................................................    816-426-2821
New York, NY...................................  26 Federal Plz., 10278 (NJ, NY, PR, VI)................................................    212-264-4600
Philadelphia, PA...............................  150 S. Independence Mall W., 19106 (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV)............................    215-861-4633
San Francisco, CA..............................  50 United Nations Plz., 94102 (AS, AZ, CA, GU, HI, NV).................................    415-437-8500
Seattle, WA....................................  2201 6th Ave., 98121 (AK, ID, OR, WA)..................................................    206-615-2010
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Administration on Aging

The Administration on Aging, the principal agency designated to carry 
out the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965, is responsible 
for all issues involving the elderly. The Administration develops 
policies, plans, and programs designed to promote the welfare of the 
elderly; promotes their needs by planning programs and developing 
policy; and provides policy, procedural direction, and technical 
assistance to States and Native American tribal governments.

For further information, contact the Administration on Aging, One 
Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20201. Phone, 202-401-4634. 
Internet, www.aoa.gov.

Administration for Children and Families

The Administration for Children and Families provides advice to the 
Secretary on issues pertaining to children, youth, and families; child 
support enforcement; community services; developmental disabilities; 
family assistance; Native American assistance; refugee resettlement; and 
legalized aliens.

For further information, contact the Administration for Children and 
Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447. Phone, 202-
401-9261. Internet, www.acf.dhhs.gov.

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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is charged with 
improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health 
care for all Americans. AHRQ supports health services research that will 
improve the quality of health care and promote evidence-based 
decisionmaking.

For further information, contact the Agency for Healthcare Research and 
Quality, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850. Phone, 301-427-1889. 
Internet, www.ahrq.gov. E-mail, [email protected].

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, as part of the 
Public Health Service, is charged with the prevention of exposure to 
toxic substances and the prevention of the adverse health effects and 
diminished quality of life associated with exposure to hazardous 
substances from waste sites, unplanned releases, and other sources of 
pollution present in the environment.

For further information, contact the Agency for Toxic Substances and 
Disease Registry, MS E-60, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA 30333. 
Phone, 404-639-0501. Internet, www.atsdr.cdc.gov.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as part of the Public 
Health Service, is charged with protecting the public health of the 
Nation by providing leadership and direction in the prevention of and 
control of diseases and other preventable conditions and responding to 
public health emergencies.

For further information, contact the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA, 30333. Phone, 404-639-
3286, Internet, www.cdc.gov.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[For the Health Care Financing Administration statement of 
reorganization citing their official change of Agency name, see the 
Federal Register of July 5, 2001, 66 FR 35437]

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services was created to combine 
under one administration the oversight of the Medicare program, the 
Federal portion of the Medicaid program and State Children's Health 
Insurance Program, and related quality assurance activities.

For further information, contact the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 
Services, Department of Health and Human Services, 7500 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244. Phone, 410-786-3000. Internet, 
www.cms.gov.

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Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting the 
public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human 
and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the Nation's 
food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. FDA is also 
responsible for advancing the public health by accelerating innovations 
to make medicines more effective and providing the public with accurate, 
science-based information on medicines and food to improve their health. 
FDA plays a significant role in addressing the Nation's counterterrorism 
capability and ensuring the security of the food supply.

For further information, contact the Food and Drug Administration, 5600 
Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone, 888-463-6332. Internet, 
www.fda.gov.

Health Resources and Services Administration

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provides access 
to primary healthcare service through its more than 6,500 grantees 
nationwide, to medically underserved families and individuals who are 
poor, uninsured, geographically isolated, or vulnerable in some other 
way. Programs administered by HRSA include maternal and child health 
services; HIV/AIDS assistance; bioterrorism/hospital emergency 
preparedness; health information technology; nurse education 
scholarships and loan repayments; community health center; organ 
donation/transplantation; vaccine injury compensation; and Hansen's 
disease. With HRSA funds, community health care center grantees attend 
to chronic health care needs; health services in rural, isolated areas; 
and care and treatment of minorities nationwide, and those living along 
the U.S.-Mexico border. HRSA also administers the national practitioner 
databank.

For further information, contact the Office of Communications, Health 
Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 
20857. Phone, 301-443-3376. Internet, www.hrsa.gov.

Indian Health Service

The Indian Health Service, as part of the Public Health Service, 
provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for American 
Indians and Alaska Natives, with opportunity for maximum tribal 
involvement in developing and managing programs to meet their health 
needs. It assists Native American tribes in developing their health 
programs; facilitates and assists tribes in coordinating health 
planning, obtaining and utilizing health resources available through 
Federal, State, and local programs, operating comprehensive health 
programs, and evaluating health programs; and provides comprehensive 
healthcare services including hospital and ambulatory medical care, 
preventive and rehabilitative services, and development of community 
sanitation facilities.

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For further information, contact the Management Policy Support Staff, 
Indian Health Service, Suite 400, 801 Thompson Avenue, Rockville, MD 
20852. Phone, 301-443-2650. Internet, www.ihs.gov.

National Institutes of Health

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), as part of the Public Health 
Service, supports biomedical and behavioral research domestically and 
abroad, conducts research in its own laboratories and clinics, trains 
promising young researchers, and promotes acquisition and distribution 
of medical knowledge.

Aging  The Institute conducts and supports biomedical, social, and 
behavioral research, training, health information, dissemination, and 
other programs with respect to the aging process and the diseases and 
other special problems and needs of the aged.

For further information, contact the National Institute on Aging. Phone, 
301-496-1752. Internet, www.nih.gov/nia.

Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism  The Institute leads the national effort to 
reduce alcohol-related problems by conducting and supporting biomedical 
and behavioral research into the causes, consequences, prevention, and 
treatment of alcohol-use disorders.

For further information, contact the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse 
and Alcoholism. Phone, 301-443-3885 or 301-443-3860. Internet, 
www.niaaa.nih.gov.

Allergy and Infectious Diseases  The Institute conducts and supports 
research, research training, and clinical evaluations on the causes, 
treatment, and prevention of a wide variety of infectious, allergic, and 
immunologic diseases.

For further information, contact the National Institute of Allergy and 
Infectious Diseases. Phone, 301-496-5717. Internet, www.niaid.nih.gov.

Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases  The Institute supports 
research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and 
musculoskeletal and skin diseases.

For further information, contact the National Institute of Arthritis and 
Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Phone, 301-496-4353. Internet, 
www.niams.nih.gov.

Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering  The Institute conducts, 
coordinates, and supports research, training, dissemination of health 
information, and other programs with respect to biomedical imaging, 
biomedical engineering, and associated technologies and modalities with 
biomedical applications.

For further information, contact the National Institute of Biomedical 
Imaging and Bioengineering. Phone, 301-451-6768. Internet, 
www.nibib.nih.gov.

Cancer  The Institute developed a national cancer program to expand 
existing scientific knowledge on cancer causes and prevention as well as 
on the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. 
Research activities encompass basic biological, clinical, prevention, 
and behavioral research.

For further information, contact the Cancer Information Service. Phone, 
800-422-6237 or 301-435-3848. Internet, www.cancer.gov.

Center for Information Technology  The Center provides, coordinates, and 
manages information technology to advance computational science.

For further information, contact the Center for Information Technology. 
Phone, 301-496-6203. Internet, www.cit.nih.gov.

Child Health and Human Development  The Institute conducts and supports 
laboratory, clinical, and epidemiological research on the reproductive, 
neurobiologic, developmental, and behavioral processes that determine 
and

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maintain the health of children, adults, families, and populations.

For further information, contact the National Institute of Child Health 
and Human Development. Phone, 301-496-5133. Internet, www.nichd.nih.gov.

Clinical Center  The NIH Clinical Center is the clinical research 
hospital for NIH. Through clinical research, physician-investigators 
translate laboratory discoveries into better treatments, therapies, and 
interventions to improve the Nation's health. Clinical and laboratory 
research are both conducted at the NIH Clinical Center. This tandem 
approach drives all aspects of its operations. More than 350,000 
patients from across the Nation have participated in clinical research 
studies since the Center opened in 1953. About 1,300 clinical research 
studies are currently in progress.

For further information, contact the Clinical Center. Phone, 301-496-
2563. Internet, http://clinicalcenter.nih.gov

Complementary and Alternative Medicine  The Center is dedicated to 
exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context 
of rigorous science; educating and training complementary and 
alternative medicine researchers; and disseminating authoritative 
information to the public and professionals. Through its programs, the 
Center seeks to facilitate the integration of safe and effective 
complementary and alternative practices into conventional medicine.

For further information, call 888-644-6226. Internet, http://
nccam.nih.gov.

Deafness and Other Communication Disorders  The Institute conducts and 
supports biomedical and behavioral research and research training on 
normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, smell, taste, 
voice, speech, and language, and provides health information, based on 
scientific discovery, to the public. The Institute conducts diverse 
research performed in its own laboratories and funds a program of 
research and research grants.

For further information, contact the National Institute on Deafness and 
Other Communication Disorders. Phone, 301-496-7243. Internet, 
www.nidcd.nih.gov.

Dental and Craniofacial Diseases  The Institute conducts and supports 
research and research training into the causes, prevention, diagnosis, 
and treatment of craniofacial, oral, and dental diseases and disorders.

For further information, contact the National Institute of Dental and 
Craniofacial Research. Phone, 301-496-4261. Internet, www.nidcr.nih.gov.

Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases  The Institute conducts, 
fosters, and supports basic and clinical research into the causes, 
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes, endocrine, and 
metabolic diseases, digestive diseases and nutrition, kidney and 
urologic diseases, and blood diseases.

For further information, contact the National Institute of Diabetes and 
Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Phone, 301-496-3583. Internet, 
www.niddk.nih.gov.

Drug Abuse  The Institute's primary mission is to lead the Nation in 
bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction 
through the strategic support and conduct of research across a broad 
range of disciplines and the rapid and effective dissemination and use 
of the results of that research to significantly improve drug abuse and 
addiction prevention, treatment, and policy.

For further information, contact the National Institute on Drug Abuse. 
Phone, 301-443-1124. Internet, www.nida.nih.gov.

Environmental Health Sciences  The Institute reduces the burden of human 
illnesses and disability by understanding how the environment influences 
the development and progression of human disease. To have the greatest 
impact on preventing disease and improving human health, Health Sciences 
focuses on basic science, disease-oriented research,

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global environmental health, and multidisciplinary training for 
researchers.

For further information, contact the National Institute of Environmental 
Health Sciences. Phone, 919-541-3345. Internet, www.niehs.nih.gov.

Fogarty International Center  The Center addresses global health 
challenges through innovative and collaborative research and training 
programs. It also supports and advances the NIH mission through 
international partnerships.

For further information, contact the Fogarty International Center. 
Phone, 301-496-2075. Internet, www.fic.nih.gov.

General Medical Sciences  The Institute supports basic biomedical 
research and research training in areas ranging from cell biology, 
chemistry, and biophysics to genetics, pharmacology, and systemic 
response to trauma.

For further information, contact the National Institute of General 
Medical Sciences. Phone, 301-496-7301. Internet, www.nigms.nih.gov.

Heart, Lung, and Blood Diseases  The Institute provides leadership for a 
national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and 
blood; sleep disorders; and blood resources. It conducts, fosters, and 
supports an integrated and coordinated program of basic research, 
clinical investigations and trials, observational studies, and 
demonstration and education projects.

For further information, contact the National Heart, Lung, and Blood 
Institute. Phone, 301-496-0554. Internet, www.nhlbi.nih.gov.

Human Genome Research  The Institute, which helped lead the Human Genome 
Project, leads and supports a broad range of initiatives and studies 
aimed at understanding the structure and function of the human genome 
and its role in health and disease.

For further information, contact the National Human Genome Research 
Institute. Phone, 301-496-0844. Internet, www.genome.gov.

Medical Library  The Library of Medicine serves as the Nation's chief 
medical information source and is authorized to provide medical library 
services and online bibliographic search capabilities, such as MEDLINE 
and TOXLINE, to public and private agencies, organizations, 
institutions, and individuals.

For further information, contact the National Library of Medicine. 
Phone, 301-496-6308. Internet, www.nlm.nih.gov.

Mental Health  The National Institute of Mental Health reduces the 
burden of mental illness and behavioral disorders through research on 
mind, brain, and behavior. To fulfill this public health mandate, the 
Institute uses powerful scientific tools to achieve better understanding 
of, expand and refine treatment for, and prevent these disabling 
conditions that affect millions of Americans.

For further information, contact the National Institute of Mental 
Health. Phone, 301-443-3673. Internet, www.nimh.nih.gov.

Minority Health and Health Disparities  The Center advises the NIH 
Director and the Institute and Center Directors on the development of 
NIH-wide policy issues related to minority health disparities research, 
research on other health disparities, and related research training; 
develops a comprehensive strategic plan governing the conduct and 
support of all NIH minority health disparities research, research on 
other health disparities, and related research training activities; and 
administers funds for the support of that research through grants and 
through leveraging the programs of NIH.

For further information, contact the National Center for Minority Health 
and Health Disparities. Phone, 301-402-1366. Internet, 
www.ncmhd.nih.gov.

Neurological Disorders and Stroke  The Institute's mission is to reduce 
the burden of neurological diseases. It conducts, fosters, coordinates, 
and guides research on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment 
of neurological disorders and strokes, and supports basic research in 
related scientific areas.

For further information, contact the National Institute of Neurological 
Disorders and Strokes Brain Resources and Information Network (BRAIN), 
P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD 20824. Phone, 800-352-9424. Internet, 
www.ninds.nih.gov.


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Nursing Research  The Institute supports and conducts clinical and basic 
research and training on acute and chronic illness across the life span. 
It focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, health disparities, 
caregiving, management of symptoms, self-management, and the end of 
life. The Insitute promotes and improves the health of individuals, 
families, communities, and populations. It seeks to extend nursing 
science by integrating the biological and behavioral sciences, applying 
new technologies to nursing research questions, improving the quality 
and effectiveness of interventions, and developing nursing research 
investigators.

For further information, contact the National Institute of Nursing 
Research. Phone, 301-496-0207. Internet, http://ninr.nih.gov/ninr.

Ophthalmological Diseases  The Institute conducts, fosters, and supports 
research on the causes, natural history, prevention, diagnosis, and 
treatment of disorders of the eye and visual system. It also directs the 
National Eye Health Education Program.

For further information, contact the National Eye Institute. Phone, 301-
496-5248. Internet, www.nei.nih.gov.

Research Resources  The Center provides clinical research facilities for 
investigators to study a wide range of diseases. It enhances research 
capabilities in underserved institutions and States and develops and 
provides access to new technologies that help researchers study 
virtually every human disease. The Center also develops and provides 
access to animal models to gain understanding of human genetics, disease 
mechanisms, and new therapeutic agents. Other grants programs support 
the purchase of shared instrumentation; provide training and career 
development for researchers; and educate the public about health issues.

For further information, contact the National Center for Research 
Resources. Phone, 301-435-0888. Internet, www.ncrr.nih.gov.

Scientific Review  The Center for Scientific Review (CSR) organizes the 
peer review groups that evaluate the majority of grant applications 
submitted to NIH. These groups include experienced and respected 
researchers from across the country and abroad. Since 1946, CSR has 
ensured that NIH grant applications receive fair, independent, expert, 
and timely reviews--free from inappropriate influences--so NIH can fund 
the most promising research. CSR also receives all incoming applications 
and assigns them to the NIH Institutes and Centers that fund grants.

For further information, contact the Center for Scientific Review. 
Phone, 301-435-1111. Internet, www.csr.nih.gov.

For further information, contact the National Institutes of Health, 1 
Center Lane, Bethesda, MD 20892. Phone, 301-496-4000. Internet, 
www.nih.gov.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 
focuses attention, programs, and funding on promoting life in the 
community with jobs, homes, and meaningful relationships with family and 
friends for people with, or at risk for, mental or substance abuse 
disorders. SAMSHA accomplishes this through an action-oriented, 
measurable mission of building resilience and facilitating recovery. 
SAMSHA has a matrix management system that outlines and guides its 
activities in pursuit of this mission. The matrix includes 11 program 
priority areas. They are co-ocurring disorders, substance abuse 
treatment capacity, seclusion and restraint, children and families, 
mental health system transformation, disaster readiness and

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response, homelessness, older adults, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis, and 
criminal and juvenile justice.

For further information, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health 
Services Administration, 1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857. 
Phone, 240-276-2130. Internet, www.samhsa.gov.

Sources of 
Information

Office of the Secretary

Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Department of Health and 
Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue 
SW., Washington, DC 20201. Internet, www.hhs.gov.
Civil Rights  For information on enforcement of civil rights laws, call 
202-205-4344, or 800-368-1019. TDD, 800-537-7697. Internet, www.hhs.gov/
ocr. For information on medical records and health information privacy, 
call 866-627-7748. TDD, 866-788-4989. Internet, www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa.
Contracts and Small Business Activities  For information concerning 
programs, contact the Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged 
Business Utilization. Phone, 202-690-7300.
Inspector General  General inquiries may be directed to the Office of 
Inspector General, Wilbur J. Cohen Building, 330 Independence Avenue 
SW., Washington, DC 20201. Phone, 202-619-1142. Internet, 
www.oig.hhs.gov.
Inspector General Hotline  To report fraud, waste, or abuse against 
Department programs, contact the Office of Inspector General, HHS-TIPS 
Hotline, P.O. Box 23489, L'Enfant Plaza Station, Washington, DC 20026-
3489. Phone, 800-HHS-TIPS (800-447-8477). TTY, 800-377-4950. Fax, 800-
223-8164.
Locator  For inquiries about the location and telephone numbers of HHS 
offices, call 202-619-0257.
Program Support  For information concerning competitive service-for-fee 
in the areas of human resources, financial management, and 
administrative operations, call 301-443-1494.
Public Health and Science  Contact the Assistant Secretary for Health, 
Room 716G, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201. Phone, 
202-690-7694. Internet, www.hhs.gov/ash.
Surgeon General   Phone, 301-443-4000. Internet, www.surgeongeneral.gov.

Administration on Aging

Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Administration on Aging, One 
Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20201. Internet, 
www.aoa.hhs.gov.
Aging  Contact the National Aging Information Center. Phone, 202-619-
7501. Fax, 202-401-7620.
Elder Care Services  Contact the Elder Care Locator. Phone, 800-677-
1116.
Public Inquiries/Publications   Phone, 202-619-0724. Fax, 202-260-1012. 
Internet, www.aoa.gov.

Administration for Children and Families

Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Administration for Children 
and Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447. Phone, 
202-401-9200. Internet, www.acf.gov.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Direct inquiries to the appropriate office at the Agency for Healthcare 
Research and Quality, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850. Phone, 301-
427-1200. Internet, www.ahrq.gov.

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

Information regarding programs and activities is available 
electronically through the Internet at www.atsdr.cdc.gov.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Direct inquiries to the appropriate office at the Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, 1600 
Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA 30333.
Electronic Access  Information regarding programs, films, publications, 
employment, and activities is available electronically through the 
Internet at www.cdc.gov.
Employment  The majority of scientific and technical positions are 
filled through the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service, a 
uniformed service of the U.S. Government.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Centers for Medicare & 
Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850. 
Internet, www.cms.gov.
Electronic access  General information on Medicare/Medicaid is available 
on the Internet at www.cms.gov. Beneficiary-specific Medicare/Medicaid 
information is available at www.medicare.gov. General information on the 
Insure Kids Now! program is available at www.insurekidsnow.gov.

Food and Drug Administration

Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Food and Drug 
Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857.
Electronic Access  Information on FDA is available through the Internet 
at www.fda.gov.
Employment  FDA uses various civil service examinations and registers in 
its recruitment for positions. In the Washington, DC, metropolitan area 
contact the Personnel Officer (HFA-400) (phone, 301-827-4120). Outside 
the Washington, DC, area contact the appropriate local FDA office. 
Schools interested in the college recruitment program should contact the 
Personnel Officer (HFA-400) (phone, 301-827-4120).

Health Resources and Services Administration

Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Health Resources and 
Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. 
Internet, www.hrsa.gov.
Employment  The majority of positions are in the Federal civil service. 
Some health professional positions are filled through the Commissioned 
Corps of the Public Health Service, a uniformed service of the U.S. 
Government.

Indian Health Service

Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Indian Health Service, 5600 
Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857.
Electronic Access  Information on IHS is available through the Internet 
at www.ihs.gov.
Employment  Information about employment opportunities is available at 
the National Institutes of Health employment Web site at 
www.jobs.nih.gov.

National Institutes of Health

Public Health Service Commissioned Officer Program  Information on the 
Commissioned Officer programs at NIH is available at the NIH 
Commissioned Officer Web site at http://hr.od.nih.gov/corps/default.htm.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 
Administration

Direct inquiries to the appropriate office, Substance Abuse and Mental 
Health Services Administration, 1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 
20857.
Electronic Access  Information is available through the Internet at 
www.samhsa.gov, www.mentalhealth.org, or www.health.org.

For further information, contact the Locator, Department of Health and 
Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201. 
Phone, 202-619-0257. Internet, www.hhs.gov.