Here is a comprehensive directory of every U.S. governmental organization with a connection to alcohol or drug abuse, addiction, treatment, or policy:
Primary Federal Agencies
1. SAMHSA — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The lead federal agency for substance use and mental health.
- Website: samhsa.gov
- Address: 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857
- Phone: 877-SAMHSA-7 (877-726-4727) | TTY: 800-487-4889
- National Helpline (24/7): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- Press: 240-276-2130 (press 4)
- Grants: 240-276-1400
2. NIDA — National Institute on Drug Abuse
Research arm of NIH focused on the science of drug use and addiction.
- Website: nida.nih.gov
- Address: 301 North Stonestreet Ave., Bethesda, MD 20892
- Phone: 301-443-1124
- Email: information@nida.nih.gov
3. NIAAA — National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
The NIH institute solely dedicated to alcohol research and policy.
- Website: niaaa.nih.gov
- Address: 31 Center Drive, MSC 2180, Bethesda, MD 20892
- Phone: 301-443-3860
4. ONDCP — Office of National Drug Control Policy
The White House office that advises the President and coordinates federal drug policy.
- Website: whitehouse.gov/ondcp
- Address: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20500
- Press email: press@ondcp.eop.gov
5. DEA — Drug Enforcement Administration
Federal law enforcement agency; regulates controlled substances and combats trafficking.
- Website: dea.gov
- Address: 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152
- Phone: 202-307-1000
- Contact form: dea.gov/who-we-are/contact-us
Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Components
6. HRSA — Health Resources and Services Administration
Funds workforce training and loan repayment for SUD treatment providers.
- Website: hrsa.gov
- Address: 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857
- Phone: 1-800-221-9393 | TTY: 1-877-897-9910
7. CDC — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Injury/Violence/Opioids Division)
Tracks overdose data and runs opioid surveillance and prevention programs.
- Website: cdc.gov/drugoverdose
- Address: 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329
- Phone: 800-232-4636 | TTY: 888-232-6348
8. NIH — National Institutes of Health (parent of NIDA and NIAAA)
- Website: nih.gov
- Address: 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892
- Phone: 301-496-4000
9. FDA — Food and Drug Administration (Center for Drug Evaluation and Research)
Approves medications used in addiction treatment (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
- Website: fda.gov
- Address: 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20993
- Phone: 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
Department of Veterans Affairs
10. VA — Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program
Provides full addiction treatment services to veterans, including detox, MAT, counseling, and residential care.
- Website: va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/substance-use-problems
- General info: 800-827-1000
- Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 | Text: 838255
Department of Justice
11. BOP — Federal Bureau of Prisons (Residential Drug Abuse Program)
Runs the RDAP, a 500-hour residential addiction treatment program for federal inmates.
- Website: bop.gov
- Address: 320 First Street NW, Washington, DC 20534
- Phone: 202-307-3198
12. BJA — Bureau of Justice Assistance
Funds drug courts, diversion programs, and community-based addiction intervention.
- Website: bja.ojp.gov
- Address: 810 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC 20531
- Phone: 202-616-6500
13. OJJDP — Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Addresses substance abuse among juvenile offenders and at-risk youth.
- Website: ojjdp.gov
- Phone: 202-307-5911
Department of Education
14. Safe and Supportive Schools Programs (ED)
Funds school-based substance abuse prevention and mental health programs.
- Website: ed.gov
- Address: 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202
- Phone: 1-800-872-5327
Department of Labor
15. EAP — Employee Assistance Programs (DOL oversight)
The DOL oversees workplace substance abuse policies, drug-free workplace programs, and employee assistance programs.
- Website: dol.gov
- Drug-free workplace info: dol.gov/general/topic/drugs
- Phone: 1-866-487-2365
Department of Transportation
16. DOT — Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC)
Regulates mandatory drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive transportation workers (pilots, truck drivers, train operators, etc.).
- Website: transportation.gov/odapc
- Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590
- Phone: 202-366-3784
- Email: odapc@dot.gov
Other Congressional and Policy Bodies
17. NASADAD — National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors
Represents the Single State Agencies (SSAs) that manage federal substance abuse funds at the state level.
- Website: nasadad.org
- Address: 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 605, Washington, DC 20036
- Phone: 202-293-0090
18. ONDCP Drug Policy Clearinghouse
A research and data resource operated under ONDCP.
- Phone: 1-800-666-3332
Crisis & Helpline Numbers (Federal)
| Line | Number |
| SAMHSA National Helpline | 1-800-662-4357 |
| 988 Suicide & Crisis / Substance Use | 988 |
| Veterans Crisis Line | 988, press 1 |
| National Homeless Veterans Hotline | 877-424-3838 |
Given your background in addiction treatment and behavioral health, you likely know many of these already — but the DOT/ODAPC and BJA drug court offices are often overlooked and can be valuable for policy or research connections.
