DAWN is managed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

SAMHSA has contracted with Westat, a private research firm, to operate DAWN on the agency's behalf.

SAMHSA
Office of Applied Studies
5600 Fishers Lane, Rm 16-105
Rockville, MD 20857

Westat
DAWN Operations Center
1650 Research Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20850