Adapting Evidence-Based Practices for Under-Resourced Populations

Link

https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep22-06-02-004.pdf

Sponsor

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Description

Provides guidance for behavioral health practitioners, community leaders, and other stakeholders on the process of adapting evidence-based practices (EBPs) for individuals from under-resourced populations with mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs). Focuses on adaptations to make mental health and SUD treatment EBPs more culturally responsive to help address behavioral health inequities for groups that experience barriers to care, including tribal and rural populations. Describes various cultural adaptations for EBPs and supporting research, and offers program examples as well as evaluation and quality improvement resources.

Date

2022

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

Mental Health • Substance Use Disorder • Treatment