"As congressionally mandated: (1) Directs, plans, coordinates, and supports research activities and information dissemination on conditions unique to those living in rural areas, including research on the delivery of mental health services in such areas; and (2) coordinates related Departmental research activities and related activities of public and nonprofit entities."
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/organization/od/office-of-rural-mental-health-research-ormhr.shtml