Alcohol, Drug & Mental Health Services is a department of the government of Santa Barbara County, Calif. The department is a public agency that assists the county s residents. It maintains an emphasis on assisting residents who are uninsured or underinsured. The department provides coordination and oversight of prevention, early intervention, treatment and recover services to more than 15,000 children, youth, adults, older adults and families each year. The department is primarily an administrative office that contracts with local, community-based organizations. In addition, it conducts project-specific preliminary assessments and recommendations for treatment placement for adult and juvenile offenders. The department also refers callers or visitors to local alcohol and other drug prevention, intervention and treatment programs. Alcohol, Drug & Mental Health Services is headquartered in Santa Barbara, Calif.