David de Voursney

Director, Division Of Community Behavioral Health, Center For Mental Health Services at SAMHSA

David de Voursney is a seasoned professional in behavioral health policy and public health, currently serving as the Director of the Division of Community Behavioral Health at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) since June 2021. Previously, David held several key positions within SAMHSA, including Chief of the Community Support Programs Branch and Chief of the Policy Analysis Branch, where responsibilities included managing research projects and providing policy support on behavioral health issues. David's experience also encompasses a role as Senior Consultant at the Technical Assistance Collaborative, Inc., and earlier positions at the Department of Health and Human Services and other organizations. David's educational background includes a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy.

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminstration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. Charged with reducing the impact of substance abuse and mental illnesses of America's communities, SAMHSA has made significant strides throughout its 22-year history and serves as a national and global leader in the field of behavioral health care. SAMHSA provides leadership and devotes its resources, including programs, policies, information and data, contracts and grants, to help the United States act on the knowledge that behavioral health is essential to health, prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover from mental and substance use disorders.