The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the federal government’s organization that oversees critical public service policies, agencies and systems. The HHS oversees the operational management, policy development and standards enforcement of public health related services and programs. The HHS ensures that individuals, families and communities receive and maintain adequate levels of health, social dignity and economic well-being. The HHS emphasizes preventive measures to avoid high costs and reduce the need for cumbersome public service processes.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
The HHS oversees mental health and substance abuse services. They have the power to create and enforce new standards and employee duties. These may be related to substance abuse program regulations. This could include screening, education, prevention, intervention, assessment, referral, detoxification, treatment, rehabilitation and case management regulations. The HHS implements regulations to promote the amelioration and elimination of mental illnesses and substance abuse problems. The HHS may set specific rules regarding admission into inpatient treatment centers, which may include the designation of treatment and …show more content…
For example, they oversee and encourage social service agencies to collaborate with state-level Indian Affairs and Child Welfare programs. The goals is to enable local tribes, tribal councils and other tribal organizations to receive support when Indian children are placed in foster care or exist the child protective services system. The HHS establishes policies pertinent to the placement of Indian children in state foster care or adoption program. The HHS helps to set up agreements that specify how Native American adults might be identified and recruited to become foster care and adoptive