Community engagement is often cited as a tool to improve the health of the community and its members. This guide will review evidence related to leveraging community engagement to support the implementation and scale-up of evidence-based programs and policies.

The National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care offers best practices, implementation strategies, and practical guidance for the design and development of services that meet the needs of children, youth, and their families experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Additional technical guidance is provided in a companion report produced by SAMHSA in conjunction with the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors, A Safe Place to Be: Crisis Stabilization Services and Other Supports for Children and Youth.

This advisory discusses the role of peer support workers and models of peer support services that are available to assist individuals who are experiencing a crisis. Peer support services are a vital component of crisis care.

This 2-sided 3.5"x2" business-sized wallet card helps publicize the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

This 18x24 inch poster helps publicize the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and provides access to this life-saving resource. This poster is designed to be placed in community centers, counseling offices, clinics, and other settings where people gather.

This 2-sided 3.5"x2" business-sized wallet card helps publicize the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

This 4.75" by 4.75"-sized magnet helps publicize the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline phone number and provides access to this life-saving resource in places that are highly visible.

The Safety Plan is a 5”x7” pad, similar to a prescription pad, with 50 sheets of pull off plans. The intended use is for counselors, therapists, clinicians, and others working with people in need of safety plans. It is modified from Stanley & Brown.