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Office of Behavioral Health Equity - Useful information regarding reducing disparities in mental and/or substance use disorders across populations. Focus areas for these groups: American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN); Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI); Black; Hispanic; and LGBT.
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GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation - GAINS focuses on expanding access to services for people with mental and/or substance use disorders who come into contact with the adult criminal justice system.
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Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center - If your APS program is looking to collaborate with others on an evidence-based practice initiative, search this Center’s website.
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Homelessness Programs and Resources - Learn about grants and program services to prevent and end homelessness for people with mental or substance abuse disorders.
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Medication-Assistance Treatment (MAT) - Learn about medication assistance treatment used to treat substance abuse disorders as well as support recovery.
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Resources for Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral for Treatment - SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Treatment Locator can help you find mental health treatment facilities and programs around the country. You may also call SAMHSA’s 24-hour toll-free Referral Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Disaster Distress Helpline Call or Text 1-800-985-5990
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DisasterDistress.samhsa.gov Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
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The Power of Language - Learn about the importance of using appropriate terminology and language when writing about or depicting individuals with substance use disorders, or individuals who are in recovery.
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Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center - Tribal assistance regarding mental and substance use disorders, suicide prevention, and mental health.
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Virtual Recovery Resources – Resources that can be used to virtually support recovery from mental/substance use disorders as well as other resources.
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Other Hotlines and Resources
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources at 1-800-273-8255.
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Veteran's Crisis Line - Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Federally Qualified Health Centers - FQHCC’s provide mental health and substance abuse disorders services. Use this site to search by zip code for centers.
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Connect2Affect - AARP Foundation spearheaded Connect2Affect to seek out solutions regarding social isolation. The goal is to create a network of resources that meets the needs of anyone who is isolated or lonely. This site includes a Social Isolation Risk Assessment.
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Narcotics Anonymous – NA is a resource for people who seek recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. Resources for professionals are available.
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Alcoholics Anonymous – AA is a resource for people wanting to do something about their drinking problem through working a twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. Resources for professionals are available.
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Al-Anon - Family Groups Providing help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics
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SMART Recovery - Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) is a global community of mutual-support groups. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction (to drugs or alcohol or to activities such as gambling or over-eating).
Mobile Apps
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SAMHSA Disaster App - Access to evidenced-based mental health and substance use information, tools, and resources for use in the field.
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Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - Official CDC app for all types of health information.
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SAMHSA Suicide Safe - Tips for providers on how to communicate effectively with patients and their families, determine appropriate next steps, and make referrals to treatment and community.