Hafa Adai and Welcome to DMHSA's Official Website!

The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (DMHSA) is tasked with providing comprehensive behavioral health services for the people of Guam. As we transform mental health services for the West Pacific region, we encourage you to be an active participant in this process. You can do this by accessing this website and being an educated consumer ofservices available to you and how to obtain this care.

The DMHSA website is designed to allow you, our community, to learn more about the services provided and how to access them. We welcome your feedback as we move towards Joint Commission Accreditation for Behavioral Healthcare.

Si Yu'os Ma'ase!
Wilfred Aflague
Director

DMHSA`s Vision.......

"That more Caring Communities will be visible throughout the island promoting positive mental health and healthy lifestyle through prevention and education strategies and;

That the practice of ensuring delivery of mandated mental health services reflects collaborative engagement and a Standard of Excellence".

Famous Names and Mental Health

Read a brief story of Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of America’s greatest writers, who also had a mental illness.

DMHSA Announces Drop in Tobacco Sales to Minors

Dec 20‐21, 2011 ASIST Training Open for Registration

Survivors of Suicide Support Group

Youth Leads Youth on a BASTA Experience

BASTA - Parent Night, Free Bullying Workshop
Wed, Oct 26, 2011, 6 PM – 8 PM at the Hyatt Regency Hotel

Click to view Conference Pre- Registration Form

safeTALK Training Teaches Community Alertness for Suicide Symptoms

Volunteers Welcomed for Annual Holiday Crisis Hotline
Training to be held on December 18