Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)

Integrated behavioral health screening that assesses patients for risky substance use behaviors and tracks actions related to brief intervention and referral

Explores effective interagency policy and initiative strategies that officials in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Texas have used to treat and support pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorder

Provides evidence-based examples, promising models, program best practices, and resources organizations can use to implement substance use disorder prevention and treatment programs

Describes an SBIRT model that was developed initially to be combined with emergency department-initiated buprenorphine treatment but can be used in any ambulatory healthcare setting.

Provides an overview on identifying and treating substance use disorders so that administrative and clinical staff can better understand these disorders and the patients

Provides training to primary care providers through text and instructional videos that address the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed in the screening, evaluation, and referral of patients with substance abuse disorders.

Provides numerous resources related to implementing SBIRT in primary care clinics and emergency departments. Presents information and tools designed to counter barriers to implementation of SBIRT and emphasizes a team-based approach.