Washington Roundup May 10, 2002
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Selects Deputy Directors for the Centers for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment: Elaine Parry to Serve as CSAP Deputy and Dr. Anna Marsh as CSAT Deputy

This week, Charles Curie, Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced the selection of Ms. Elaine Parry as the Deputy Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) and Dr. Anna Marsh as the Deputy Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT).  Both selections are going through clearance at the Office of Personnel Management, but are expected to be finalized shortly.

Ms. Parry has worked for CSAP since 1989.  During the past two years, she has served as the Acting Deputy Director of CSAP, helping to redefine and advance CSAP’s mission and activities.  Prior to serving in this role, she directed the Office of Policy and Planning, where she was responsible for the program planning, policy development, and the legislative and budget planning activities of CSAP.  Before coming to CSAP, Ms. Parry held positions in policy and budget planning in the federal Departments of Health and Human Services and Justice.  She received her Masters of Science degree in Administration/Financial Management from George Washington University and a B.A. from Towson State University.

Dr. Anna Marsh has worked for SAMHSA and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration (ADAMHA, SAMHSA’s predecessor agency) since 1985.  She currently serves as the Director of the Division of Administrative Services in the Office of Program Services.  She also has served as the Acting Deputy Director of the Center for Mental Health Services and as the Deputy Director of the Office of Applied Studies.  She also has worked as the Chief of the Quality Assurance and Evaluation Branch in the Division of State Assistance at CSAT, and as a project officer in the High Risk Youth Program at the Office of Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP’s predecessor agency).  In addition to her work at SAMHSA and ADAMHA, Dr. Marsh has worked at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and in the policy office of the National Institute of Mental Health.  Dr. Marsh received her Ph.D. in Psychology from Yale University, where she was a fellow at the Bush Center in Child Development and Social Policy.       

Health and Human Services to Award More Than $2 Million for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for September 11^th Rescue Workers

This week, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tommy Thompson announced the availability of more than $2 million in special grants for mental health and substance abuse services for firefighters, police and other rescue workers who responded to the terrorist attacks of September 11^th.  Charles Curie, Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), stated that SAMHSA and HHS are seeking to protect the health and well-being of rescue workers who may be more vulnerable to long-term emotional and substance abuse problems. 

SAMHSA will award as many as six grants to support services for public health workers in states that were directly impacted by the attacks -- New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia – and in nearby states – Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.  The grants will total more than $2 million in the first year and could be extended up to three years. 

Eligible applicants for the grants include community-based mental health providers, non-profit employee assistance programs, occupational health organizations, and voluntary organizations, including faith-based organizations, as well as states, local governments, private non-profit agencies, Indian tribes and tribal organizations.  The deadline for receipt of grant applications is June 19, 2002.  Interested parties can request an application kit for the Public Safety Workers Mental Health Program (SM 02-006) by calling 1-800-789-2647 or by visiting www.samhsa.gov.