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Posted 5/5/2024 (updated 5/7/2024)
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services released details of a plan for more than 200 actions across the federal government to address high rates of suicide.
Posted 10/25/2022 (updated 4/26/2024)
A guidebook from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration describes various methods of adapting evidence-based practices for substance use disorder (SUD) to meet the needs of populations who experience barriers in receiving behavioral health services due to a variety of factors including race, ethnicity, geography, income, sexual orientation, and disability.
Posted 4/4/2024 (updated 4/18/2024)
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 to seek immediate assistance.
Below are resources you can contact if you are seeking assistance or information. All resources are intended for informational purposes only.
Posted 8/19/2021 (updated 4/2/2024)
The PMHC Toolkit provides resources for law enforcement agencies to partner with service providers, advocates, and individuals with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The goal of these partnerships is to ensure the safety of all, to respond effectively, and to improve access to services and supports for people with mental illness and I/DD.
Posted 9/25/2020 (updated 3/29/2024)
In its annual report, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) presents data on the use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, as well as trends in mental health and access to treatment.
Posted 11/19/2019 (updated 3/28/2024)
This document provides scientific, evidence-based recommendations to protect yourself from exposure.
Posted 1/26/2024 (updated 3/28/2024)
On January 18, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH) Model. IBH is focused on improving quality of care and behavioral and physical health outcomes for Medicaid and Medicare populations with moderate to severe mental health conditions and substance use disorder (SUD).
Posted 7/21/2023 (updated 3/28/2024)
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) released a plan in response to fentanyl being adulterated or associated with xylazine, which was declared as an emerging drug threat in April 2023. Due to the effect of combining these substances, people may be less responsive to naloxone in an overdose situation. The response plan includes evidence-based prevention, treatment, and supply reduction action steps, goals, and performance measures.
Posted 12/15/2023 (updated 3/28/2024)
The Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach is a guide for policymakers for implementing evidence-based strategies that address opioid overdose.
Posted 6/18/2023 (updated 3/27/2024)
The Homeless and Housing Resource Center (HHRC) was established by SAMHSA to provide central hub of no-cost training on housing and treatment models.