This fact sheet illustrates the behavioral health disparities among the transgender population in the U.S. according to commercial and Medicaid claims data.

This compilation of resources includes best practices on understanding, coping, and addressing trauma and behavioral health needs in the aftermath of violence. The list features resources for and about children, youth, and young adults; parents and caregivers; schools; and responders, as well as information about relevant SAMHSA programs.

This guide presents best practices for expanding community-initiated prevention and care, information on the role of behavioral health specialists, examples of community-based models of care, and resources for communities working to ensure community members’ well-being.

Behavioral Health of Adolescents Across Sexual Identities: Results from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health is an infographic report highlighting substance use and mental health indicators among LGB+ youth.

The Intersection of Physical Activity, Wellness, and Recovery highlights the benefits associated with the integration of physical activity into recovery from substance use, mental health, and co-occurring conditions. Physical activity is increasingly recognized as a vital component of the recovery process for people seeking relief from challenges associated with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring conditions.

Peer Support Specialist: A Growing Mental Health and Addictions Workforce highlights the expanding peer workforce, benefits of services, challenges identified by peer support specialists, and additional information sources.

A Guide for Single State Agencies: Supporting Recovery with SUPTRS Block Grant Funding gives Single State Agencies and Authorities (SSAs), providers, and community partners an overview of recovery and RSS, a background on SUPTRS BG funding, and a review of state examples of how SUPTRS BG is used to fund RSS. Additionally, it provides guidance on new policies regarding allowable RSS expenditures through SUPTRS BG.

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Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA) Principles in Recovery emphasizes the principles: DEIA; behavioral health equity; culturally and linguistically appropriate services; trauma-informed and resilience-centered care; and person- and family-centered care. It also provides introductory information and directs readers to recommended resources and examples of best practice recovery programs and services.

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Important Considerations in Recovery addresses trends and challenges in the recovery field, with a specific focus on providing guidance related to issues that may impact knowledge of recovery principles and practices across systems. The objective of this issue brief is to empower states and SSAs with information and prepare them to implement policies, funding strategies and mechanisms, and workforce development initiatives.

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Funding Recovery Support Services Through the SUPTRS Block Grant illustrates allowable recovery support service (RSS) expenditures through the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant (SUPTRS BG), organized around the four recovery dimensions. The document provides specific examples, guidance on limitations, and resources for more information.

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