Comparing FedEx to Traditional Postage in a Survey of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment Facilities

The Behavioral Health Services Information System (BHSIS) is a congressionally mandated data collection on substance abuse and mental health treatment services, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The BHSIS consists of numerous interrelated components, including the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS) and the National Mental Health Services Survey (N-MHSS). Mathematica conducts these annual, voluntary surveys of about 20,000 substance abuse treatment facilities and 16,000 specialty mental health treatment facilities. The surveys collect data about behavioral health treatment services in the United States, including the number of people receiving services, patterns of treatment service use, and other important treatment- and policy-related information. The data are used in SAMHSA reports, program administration, decision making, planning, and policy analysis. Survey data are also used to compile and update the online Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. This resource is widely used by people seeking behavioral treatment in their area as well as for locating appropriate facilities for client referrals by industry professionals.