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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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Technology Assisted Care for Substance Use Disorder Curriculum

This webinar discusses the uses and benefits of technology-assisted care and how it can be used to increase the effectiveness and reach of treatment for substance use disorders.
Format
Webinar/Video
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Blending Initiative
Year
Resource Type
Video

Technology Assisted Care for Substance Use Disorders

This website provides information, videos, training, and other resource information for implementing technology assisted treatments/care to improve the quality and reach of treatment services for persons with substance use disorders.
Format
Web Page
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Blending Initiative
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

TIP 60: Using Technology-Based Therapeutic Tools in Behavioral Health Services

Assists clinicians and administrators in implementing behavioral healthcare using telehealth by offering key considerations and examples of using telehealth for behavioral health

Format
Guide
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Organizational Leadership
Other Team Members
Practice Facilitators/Quality Improvement Coaches
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
2.73 MB

NFAR-ATTC Telehealth Capacity Assessment Tool

This Telehealth Capacity Assessment Tool (TCAT) helps behavioral health organizations: 1) measure their capacity in accordance with these factors; 2) identify capacity building needs and plan for development in strategic areas; and 3) monitor and evaluate the impact of their capacity building efforts.
Format
Instrument/Protocol
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
National Frontier and Rural Addiction Technology Transfer Center
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
1.69 MB

Scaling Telehealth Programs: Lessons from Early Adopters

Describes findings from case studies of remote patient monitoring and lessons learned, including the importance of promoting a culture of openness, using a team-based approach, gaining leadership buy-in, and minimizing barriers for implementation

Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Organizational Leadership
Other Team Members
Policymakers and Payers
Practice Facilitators/Quality Improvement Coaches
Source
The Commonwealth Fund
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
511 KB

CCHPC Intro to Telehealth Policy

This web resource shares the basics of telehealth policy across the nation, including actions and exceptions introduced in the 2020 CARES Act to help expand the use of telehealth during the pandemic.
Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Communities
Schools
Policymakers and Payers
States
Source
Center for Connected Health Policy
Resource Type
Web Page
File Size
n/a KB