This roadmap provides local and state health departments with information, resources and tools to implement effective strategies to support linking people who are at risk of opioid overdose to care.
OVERDOSE RESPONSE AND LINKAGE TO CARE: A Roadmap for Health DepartmentsPublic Health
Despite increased focus on mental health and substance use challenges in the public health sector, there remains a lack of formal training for building professional competencies across public health agencies.
Additional education and training must be tailored to, and based on, the experiences and activities of the existing workforce. We provide dynamic programming to build public health’s capacity for addressing mental health and substance use challenges.
Events
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Crisis Response: A Strategy for Supporting Youth With Complex Needs and Their FamiliesMay 28, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Join the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in partnership with University of Connecticut’s Innovations Institute for A Strategy for Supporting Youth With Complex Needs and Their Families. This webinar is for Wednesday, May 28, 1:30-3 p.m. ET, and is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental…
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Act With Hope: Clinical CareJun 5, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Peer recovery support services are evidence informed and complementary to treatment for substance use challenges. When integrated effectively, peer recovery support specialists (PRSSs) contribute to improved clinical outcomes and greater client engagement. This webinar will explore best practices for creating collaborative, validating partnerships between PRSSs and clinical teams. Learning Objectives: Identify best…
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Low-threshold Access to Care: Initiating MOUD in the Emergency Department and Encouraging Treatment RetentionJun 12, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Join the Providers Clinical Support System – Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (PCSS-MOUD) and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing on June 12, 12-1 p.m. ET, as we learn from a leading emergency department (ED) and addiction medicine expert about the benefits of initiating MOUD in…
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Act With Hope: Community Engagement ApproachesJul 1, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Community plays an integral role in recovery. People recovering from substance use challenges thrive when they are able to connect to support within their own community. This webinar will explore key strategies for integrating peer recovery support specialists (PRSSs) into community-based environments.Speakers:Jose Martinez, Capacity Building and Hepatitis C Coordinator, National…
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