Clinical Practice

Behavioral Health Homes for People With Mental Health & Substance Use Conditions
The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) established a “health home” option under Medicaid that serves enrollees with chronic conditions.This paper proposes a set of core clinical features of a behavioral health home.

General Principles for the Use of Pharmacological Agents To Treat Individuals With Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Use Disorders
Principles to assist in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of pharmacologic approaches to support the recovery of individuals with co-occurring disorders.

SAMHSA’s Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring and resolving ambivalence and centers on motivational processes within the individual that facilitate change.

SBIRT Resource Page
Evidence-based practice used to identify, reduce, and prevent problematic use, abuse, and dependence on alcohol and illicit drugs.

The Power of Positive Reinforcement and Personal Strength
One consumer’s experience of Integrated Care and how it translates to a Healthier, Brighter Future.