The Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) collects episode-level data on clients aged 12 and older receiving substance use treatment services from facilities that are licensed or certified by their respective single state agencies (SSAs). For each treatment episode, TEDS collects data on client’s characteristics, substance(s) used, the type and duration of treatment service(s) received, years of education completed, and national outcome measures (NOMs). The NOMs presented in this report include stability in housing, employment status, criminal justice involvement, social support, retention in treatment, and abstinence.

Measurement based care (MBC) for behavioral health care is a clinical process that uses standardized measurements to track a client’s progress over time that inform shared patient-provider treatment planning and decision-making. One significant challenge to the broader adoption of MBC is financing. This report uses analyses based on discussions with payers, policy makers, financing experts, and providers and an environmental scan to explore MBC reimbursement options and to identify challenges and potential solutions for increasing use of MBC across diverse community behavioral health care settings.

This evidence-based guide provides strategies and insights specific to at-risk groups, to support interventions and help prevent suicides. The guide highlights existing research, discusses barriers that hinder youth’s access to prevention and intervention services, and offers guidance on selecting, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based prevention programs. It also highlights programs that are making strides in addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors in young people from underserved communities.

Designed for professionals involved in disaster behavioral health planning, this guide provides an overview of disaster behavioral health and the planning process, description of relevant resources, and phases of plan development. It also features a disaster behavioral health planning checklist.

This manual provides guidelines for operating an opioid treatment program. It covers patient-centered care planning, assessment, admission, and monitoring; medication administration and use; medical and clinical provisions and practices; certification and accreditation; and the importance of practitioner judgment in providing care.

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

This Issue Brief offers valuable information to State Mental Health Authorities (SMHA) about co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (COD). The document highlights the commonality of CODs and negative outcomes in the absence of evidence-based integrated care. It also provides an overview of treatment barriers and potential solutions, and the effectiveness of integrated care. 

SAMHSA’s ReCAST program supports youth and families impacted by violence and other trauma through implementation of evidence-based violence prevention, and community youth engagement programs, and linkages to trauma-informed behavioral health services. This report highlights lessons learned from SAMHSA’s ReCAST grant program to uplift the voices of communities impacted by violence as well as share strategies other communities can implement to promote healing, recovery and resiliency.

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 tip sheet is designed for individuals impacted by gun violence and provides information about the signs of grief and anger, as well as how to cope with grief, including tips specific for helping children. In addition, a “helpful resources” section provides hotline numbers and treatment locators for those who may want further support.