Connecting Communities to Substance Use Services: Practical Approaches for First Responders

Link

https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-06-01-010.pdf

Sponsor

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Description

Provides information to first responder agencies, communities, and other stakeholders to support practices and approaches for first responders to connect people to substance use treatment and other support services. Offers evidence-based strategies, public health approaches, resources, and program models, including best practices for responding to opioid overdoses. Considers potential challenges, such as those faced in rural areas, and other factors when implementing initiatives to support people who use drugs.

Date

08/2023

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

Community Planning and Coalition Building • Emergency Medical Services • Harm Reduction • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) • Mental Health • Naloxone • Opioids • Overdose Prevention • Prevention • Recovery • Substance Use Disorder • Treatment