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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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LGBTQIA+ Glossary of Terms for Health Care Teams (PDF - 142 KB)

This resource provides a glossary of terms for healthcare professionals to familiarize themselves with when treating members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Format
Other
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Communities
Source
National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
Year
Resource Type
PDF

MAUD Basics for the Peer Recovery Workforce (PDF - 297 KB)

This fact sheet discusses the basics of medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) and the role of the peer recovery workforce.
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Meaningful Work and Recovery

This page focuses on the importance of meaningful work and recovery for individuals with mental health conditions.

Format
Web Page
Audience
Communities
Families
Patients
Source
Mental Health America (MHA)
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

Motivational Interviewing Tips for Providers (PDF - 864 KB)

This resource provides tips for providers who engage with motivational interviewing when treating substance use difficulties.
Format
Toolkit
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Source
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Year
Resource Type
PDF

National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS) 2023: Data on Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Treatment Facilities (PDF - 1.9 MB)

The N-SUMHSS is a voluntary annual survey of all active substance use and mental health facilities in the United States, its territories, and D.C. The annual report presents findings on the key operational characteristics of substance use and mental health treatment facilities, use of pharmacotherapies, language assistance services, and suicide prevention assistance services.
Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
States
Policymakers and Payers
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Practitioner Training Materials and Resources

This resource provides multiple training opportunities for MOUD and general substance use disorder treatment.

Format
Web Page
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

Role of Medications in Treatment (PDF - 462 KB)

This fact sheet reviews medications for alcohol use disorder and their use with other behavioral treatment and supports. It also highlights existing disparities in access to high-quality treatment.
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Source
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Year
Resource Type
PDF

SAFE-T Suicide Assessment Five Step Evaluation and Triage

This resource gives a brief overview on conducting a suicide assessment using a five-step evaluation and triage plan. The five-step plan involves identifying risk factors and protective factors, conducting a suicide inquiry, determining risk level and interventions, and documenting a treatment plan.

Format
Instrument/Protocol
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Year
Resource Type
PDF

SAMHSA Practitioner Training

SAMHSA's practitioner training offers tools, training, and technical assistance to practitioners in the fields of mental health and substance use disorders.
Format
Web-Based Course
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Communities
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Year
Resource Type
Web Page