The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s Serious Mental Illness Training and Technical Assistance Center (SMI TTAC) provides essential tools, training and resources to enhance the effectiveness of mental health care and recovery services for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and first episode psychosis (FEP). Through its efforts, the SMI TTAC aims to support mental health providers, individuals and communities, benefiting not only those directly affected but also the broader community.
The objectives of the SMI TTAC are to:
- Provide training and technical assistance (TTA) consultation to states, territories, providers, direct care staff, communities, family members, individuals experiencing SMI and other stakeholders to support the implementation of SMI services and expand access to care.
- Provide specialized personalized intensive technical assistance (PITA) services to those who directly oversee or provide mental health services and supports for people with SMI or FEP, equipping them with cutting-edge knowledge and strategies.
- Identify and develop resources to address the diverse needs of stakeholders, including states, territories, providers, direct care staff, communities, family members and individuals experiencing SMI.
- Disseminate and support the adoption of evidence-based, evidence-informed and promising practices to advance the quality of SMI-related services.
Events
- Case to Care Management for Those Experiencing Health Challenges and SMI
April 29, 2-3 p.m. ET - Co-occurring SMI and SUD Learning Series | Session 1: Pharmacological Management of Alcohol Use Disorder in Individuals with Bipolar and Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
April 30, 3-4 p.m. ET - Co-occurring SMI and SUD Learning Series | Session 2: Navigating Pharmacotherapy: Co-occurring Bipolar Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder
May 15, 3-4 p.m. ET - Navigating Consent and Respect Autonomy in Treatment for those with Serious Mental Illness
May 29, 1-2 p.m. ET - Learning Collaborative: Leveraging the Lived Experience of People with Serious Mental Illness
Application closes on May 6.
The collaborative learning sessions will take place Tuesdays in June: June 3, 10, 17 and 24, from 1-2 p.m. ET.
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For any questions about the SMI TTAC, or to explore potential partnerships, please contact the project team at SMI-TTAC@TheNationalCouncil.org.
The SMI TTAC is funded by HHS and operated by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Through collaboration and commitment to excellence, the SMI TTAC enhances the capacity of mental health providers and organizations to deliver impactful, recovery-oriented care for individuals living with SMI.