Resources

Health Information Technology (HIT) for CCBHCs Toolkit

This three-part toolkit is a planning resource for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic-Expansion (CCBHC-E) grantees, including Planning, Development and Implementation (PDI) and Improvement and Advancement (IA).

The Comprehensive Health Integration (CHI) Framework

This paper presents a new framework for guiding implementation of integration of physical health and behavioral health.

Financial Sustainability of the CCBHC Workforce

CCBHC grant awards are opportunities for innovation in mental health and substance use care delivery, with a focus on long-term financial stability.

Enhancing Pathways to Care for Veterans

CCBHCs can use this guide for planning, designing and implementing services for veterans and members of the armed forces.

Screening and Monitoring for Primary Care as a CCBHC

This resource is for CCBHCs, including Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) CCBHC Expansion grantees, to use in implementing high-quality outpatient primary care screening and monitoring services.

CCBHC Designated Collaborating Organizations (DCOs): FAQs

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) can partner with other organizations, called designated collaborating organizations (DCOs), to provide mental health and substance abuse services.

8 Innovative Devices for Overdose Prevention

Revolutionary technology is reshaping how we protect lives from drug overdoses. From cutting-edge wearables that track vital signs to smart spatial monitoring in public spaces and advanced medical implants, these innovative devices for overdose prevention offer unprecedented protection where it matters most. Our research explores eight groundbreaking devices, each tailored…

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.