SAMHSA, 2023 SMI Adviser is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and administered by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The APA works closely on this project with a team of experts from 30 other mental health...
Prevention Providers & Educators
Best Practices for Successful Reentry From Criminal Justice Settings for People Living With Mental Health Conditions and/or Substance Use Disorders
SAMHSA, 2023 This SAMHSA guide examines the types of interventions that support successful reentry for adults with mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders who are leaving jail/prison. To access the guide, click here.
Increasing Overdose Prevention Awareness (SAMHSA Blog)
SAMHSA, August 2023 According to the latest provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 110,000 lives were lost to overdose in the 12-months ending in March 2023, with fentanyl and other synthetic opioids as the main...
SAMHSA Suicide and Suicidal Behavior Webpage
SAMHSA, September 2023 September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Visit SAMHSA's Suicide and Suicidal Behavior Webpage to learn how to recognize the warning signs when someone’s at risk and what action steps you can take. To access this webpage, click here.
SAMHSA’s Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC)
SAMHSA, September 2023 The SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) helps states, U.S. territories, tribes, and local providers plan for and respond to mental health and substance use–related needs after a disaster. Visit the DTAC webpage to learn more...
SAMSHA Recovery Month Toolkit
SAMHSA, August 2023 With the right treatment, support, and resources, recovery is possible for everyone. Use this Toolkit to learn more about what SAMHSA is doing to support people in recovery and how to share this information with your audiences. The Toolkit is a...
Pride Month Symposium: Suicide Prevention in LGBTQ+ Youth
National Institute of Mental Health's Intramural Research Program, June 2023 In celebration of Pride Month in June, the National Institute of Mental Health's Intramural Research Program (IRP) Office of the Scientific Director hosted an interactive hybrid symposium and...
Evidence-based Practices Series, Session 2: How to choose the right EBP for my community?
This is a recording of Session 2 of the Evidence-based Practices (EBPs) Series: How to choose the right EBP for my community? This second session dove deeper into a three-step process for choosing the right evidence-based program (EBP) to meet your community’s needs....
Evidence-based Practices Series, Session 3: How to strike the right balance between EBP fidelity and adaptation?
This is a recording of Session 3 of the Evidence-based Practices (EBPs) Series: How to strike the right balance between EBP fidelity and adaptation? The third and final session in this training series focuses on five best practices for evidence-based program (EBP)...
Evidence-based Practices Series, Session 1: What are EBPs and why are they important?
The RIPRC, September 2023 This is a recording of Session 1 of Evidence-based Practices (EBPs) Series: What are EBPs and why are they important? The first session set the stage for the training series by defining evidence-based programs (EBPs) and describing why they...