Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

This report (PDF, 34 pages) presents findings on the key operational characteristics of substance use and mental health treatment facilities, use of pharmacotherapies, language assistance services, and suicide prevention assistance services. Learn more. 

This Spanish model standards guidance document (PDF, 42 pages) outlines model standards for substance use disorder, mental health, and family/youth peer support certification.   Este documento delinea el modelo nacional de normas en el área del consumo de sustancias, la salud mental la familia así como también la certificación de apoyo ...

This webpage provides information on a network of ASL behavioral health care services and resources for young people and adults who are deaf and hard of hearing. The webpage is part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Learn more.  

This brief (PDF, 14 pages) helps collaborative teams (e.g., child welfare, public health, courts, substance use disorder (SUD) and mental disorder treatment staff, other community partners) formally assess existing policies to determine whether, and to what extent, they contribute to disproportionate and disparate outcomes for the families being served. Learn ...

This free training package assists K-12 educators and school staff in supporting the mental health of students in the classroom. This package offers evidence-based strategies and skills to engage and support students experiencing adversity and distress. The training includes a free, self-paced online course on mental health literacy for educators ...

This report (PDF, 26 pages) examines federal, state, and local efforts to improve mental health services in schools and communities. Learn more. 

This webpage describes wildfires and provides guidance about what families should do before, during, and after a wildfire. The webpage also shares resources to support children, families, and communities to recover after wildfires. Learn more. 

This webpage contains information and resources on the following topics:   Find health care or support  Learn how to cope  Learn about treatment  Learn how to pay for treatment  Help someone  Get help now  Mental health and drug or alcohol use disorders, prevention, and recovery  Learn more.  ...

This guide (PDF, 51 pages) describes tools and strategies for implementing a trauma-informed approach (TIA) in behavioral health prevention, treatment, and recovery. This guide highlights the need for organizational assessment of readiness and capacity before implementing TIA and describes strategies for such assessments. Implementation strategies for the following 10 domains ...

This guide (PDF, 64 pages) discusses the prevalence of suicide among youth, effective treatment programs, implementation considerations and strategies, and examples of the successful use of programs in clinical and community-based settings. Learn more (PDF, 64 pages).