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Substance Use Tools & Resources   

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This collection of tools and resources is for providers, staff, and patients who offer or use services to address substance use, and other interested stakeholders. This collection was originally established following an environmental scan on implementing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) in rural primary care. (See PDFs of Volume 1 [PDF 0.69 MB] and Volume 2 [PDF 1.28 MB] of that scan). Items have been continuously added to this collection since then, and the collection has expanded to cover substance use more broadly, rather than just MAT for OUD.

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A Federally Qualified Health Center and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Partnership in Rural Missouri (PDF - 168 KB)

This case study explores implementation of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) through a partnership between a Missouri-based federally qualified health center (FQHC) and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).
Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Centers for Health Care Strategies (CHCS)
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Achieving Buy-in: Pitching Harm Reduction Services in Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment and Care Organizations (PDF - 1138 KB)

This resources provides a review of best practices in implementing hard reduction services within behavioral health organizations. It includes resources to help organizations achieve team buy-in to offering these services.
Format
Guide
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Source
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Addressing a Co-Occurring Epidemic: Substance Misuse and Suicide

This training analyzes the co-occurring epidemic of substance misuse and suicide and discusses how to navigate and overcome the barriers that have impacted professionals in the field.
Format
Webinar/Video
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Communities
Source
Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network (PTTC)
Year
Resource Type
Video

Addressing Workforce Challenges Across the Behavioral Health Continuum of Care

At a July 2024 public workshop, experts shared insights on improving infrastructure to enhance access and quality of mental health services with a focus on advancing health equity. Discussions highlighted structural and policy challenges, care integration, and the potential role of technology and innovation to tackle workforce shortages. This proceedings highlights the presentations and discussions that occurred at the workshop.
Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Policymakers and Payers
States
Communities
Source
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

Advancing Perinatal Health Care Integration (PDF - 3.8 MB)

This paper explores factors that drive the high maternal mortality rate in the United States. It discusses workforce shortages, inequalities in care, social drivers of health (including racism, discrimination, and trauma), and emphasizes the importance of comprehensive, holistic, and culturally- and trauma-informed care.
Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Communities
Source
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Advising People on Using 988 Versus 911: Practical Approaches for Healthcare Providers (PDF - 4.4 MB)

This Practical Guide provides key considerations for guiding people in the appropriate use of 988 and 911. It offers practical steps for integrating crisis care into daily practice, real world scenarios, sample scripts, and de-escalation techniques.

Format
Guide
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
First Responders
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Assessment and Management of Patients at Risk for Suicide (PDF - N/A KB)

The guideline describes the critical decision points in the management of Suicidal Risk Behavior (SRB) for suicidal self-directed violent behavior and provides clear and comprehensive evidence-based recommendations incorporating current information and practices for practitioners throughout the DoD and VA Health Care systems.
Format
Guide
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Year
Resource Type
Web Page