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Resource: National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care

This report offers best practices, implementation strategies, and practical guidance for the design and development of services that meet the needs of American children and their families experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Learn more. 

Disrupting Stigma: How Understanding, Empathy, and Connection Can Improve Outcomes for Families Affected by Substance Use and Mental Disorders

This brief (PDF, 14 pages) supports cross-system collaborative teams in their work to reduce stigma in interactions, expectations, and policies affecting families. It provides several strategies, including how to intentionally use language to fight stigma and facilitate engagement with parents and family members affected by substance use disorders (SUDs). Learn ...

Share with Youth: Campus Video PSA Contest

The annual Campus Video PSA Contest is part of the Red Ribbon Week campaign. Contestants should create and submit a 30- to 60-second video PSA showcasing the underlying message behind Red Ribbon Week—commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle, especially among college students. Winners will be announced in January during the ...

Resource: Prevention Profiles: Take Five - Jeff Coady, Psy.D.

This podcast recording and transcription highlights Captain Jeffrey A. Coady, Psy.D., Acting Director of Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). During the interview, Dr. Coady discusses the following:   The four elements of a modern substance use prevention system  How colleges and universities can emphasize primary prevention messaging to all segments of the ...

Resource: Beyond the ACE Score: Perspectives on Child Trauma and Adversity Screening and Impact

This document (PDF, 11 pages) provides an overview of the concepts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and childhood trauma, highlights the gaps that remain in our understanding of the impact of childhood trauma and adversity on mental and physical health, and describes how these terms (childhood trauma vs. adversity) differ. ...

Resource: Addressing Trauma and Mass Violence

This webpage offers a collection of informational resources and guidance to help children, families, educators, and communities who have been affected by mass shootings and other forms of community violence. Learn more.  

HHS Awards Nearly $105 Million to States and Territories to Strengthen Crisis Call Center Services

SAMHSA is awarding nearly $105 million in grant funding to 54 states and territories in advance of the transition of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline from the current 10-digit number to the 988 three-digit dialing code in July. Learn more.  

Blog Post: LGBTQI+ Youth – Like All Americans, They Deserve Evidence-Based Care

This blog post explores best practices to support the mental health of LGBTQI+ youth in a culturally responsive, evidence-based manner. Resources for LGBTQI+ youth, their families, providers, community organizations, and government agencies are also provided. Learn more. 

Resource: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Website

The website for the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has launched. The site provides key information on the background and purpose of the 988 dialing code, which will officially go live on July 16, 2022. 988 will be replacing the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number, 1-800-273-8255, which will ...

Resource: How to Talk About Bullying

This webpage provides tips for parents talking to their children about bullying as well as tips for youth talking to their parents about bullying. Videos and examples are provided. Learn more. 
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