Resources

CCBHC Innovations: Enhancing Community Collaboration with MOUs, DCOs and Informal Partnerships

Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Designated Collaborating Organizations (DCOs), and informal partnerships are critical strategies for Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) to enhance service delivery and support. These collaborative approaches focus on creating meaningful connections that prevent gaps in services provided and support comprehensive care. MOUs provide structured referral protocols, DCOs…

Mass Violence in the United States: Definition, Prevalence, Causes, Impacts and Solutions 

This report challenges common misconceptions about the relationship between mental illness and mass violence.

Over-the-Counter Naloxone Messaging Guide

This one-page guide offers documentation and instructions for purchasing and using the lifesaving Naloxone OTC medication.

Quick Guide to Over-the-Counter Naloxone

This one-page guide offers documentation and instructions for purchasing and using the lifesaving Naloxone OTC medication.

The Role of CCBHCs in Crisis Services and Systems

This vision of a nationwide behavioral health crisis system is critical to improving the wellbeing of our nation and ensuring everyone can thrive.

FY25 Requests Reconciliation Letter

Thank you very much for your continued dedication, diligent efforts, and steadfast support in continuing to work towards strengthening access to lifesaving and crucial mental health and substance use services for individuals and families in communities across our country. While we are attentive to the realities of the current funding…

Case Scenarios for Providers

Case Scenarios for Providers: Social Media Conversations with Youth and Families offers examples of providers using Motivational Interviewing

Work-based Learning Apprenticeship Handbook

The Work-based Learning Handbook: Understanding Registered Apprenticeship Programs and Other Workforce Development Strategies is primarily a tool for provider organizations planning to implement a registered apprenticeship program (RAP) or non-RAP work-based learning program (WBLP).

National Council and ASAM Education Collaboration Webinar Slides

CCBHC-E Community Housing Partnership

This publication was made possible by SAMHSA to cover housing needs are one of the largest challenges facing people served in CCBHCs.