Advances bi-directional and promotes full integration of primary physical and behavioral health care by providing high quality, evidence-informed T/TA to a national audience, including health systems, health care providers, members of the public, and recipients of Promoting the Integration of Primary and Behavioral Health Care grants, with a specific focus on the Collaborative Care Model.
Increases access to, and effectiveness of, evidence-based mental health services for young people and their families, supports Children’s Mental Health Initiative grantees, and provides T/TA and resources to providers, organizations, and agencies from across the system of care.
Develops and maintains the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (the Network), a collaborative network structure, supports resource and policy development and dissemination, and coordinates the Network’s national child trauma education and training efforts.
Increases access to Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits for eligible adults and children who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder.
Expands the availability of training in evidence-based housing and treatment models focused on adults, children, and families who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders.
Coordinates SAMHSA and Administration for Community Living T/TA initiatives, facilitates dissemination of substantive information to the 57 state protection and advocacy systems, provides each federal agency with full representation opportunities for adequate discussions and consideration of its interest and concerns, and enhances each agency’s ability to monitor emergent issues and problems in the field.
Engages, empowers, and educates health care providers and community-based organizations for equity in behavioral health for older adults and their families.