Articles for the Topic "SAMHSA Toolkits"

Assertive Community Treatment: Evidence Based Practice KIT

2010-03-17T01:42:52

The goal of Assertive Community Treatment is to help people stay out of the hospital and to develop skills for living in the community, so that their mental illness is not the driving force in their lives. Assertive community treatment offers services that are customized to the individual needs of the consumer, delivered by a team of practitioners, and available 24 hours a day.

Evidence Based Practice KIT: Permanent Supportive Housing

2010-07-13T12:47:00

Permanent Supportive Housing is decent, safe, and affordable community-based housing that provides residents the rights of tenancy under state and local landlord-tenant laws. The housing is linked to voluntary and flexible support and services designed to meet tenants’ needs and preferences. (Authors)

Illness, Management and Recovery: Evidence-based Practice Toolkit

2010-06-21T09:08:35

The Illness Management and Recovery program strongly emphasizes helping people to set and pursue personal goals and to implement action strategies in their everyday lives. (Authors)

Supported Employment: Evidence-based Practice Toolkit

2010-06-21T08:51:16

Supported Employment is a well-defined approach to helping people with mental illnesses find and keep competitive employment within their communities. Supported employment programs are staffed by employment specialists who have frequent meetings with treatment providers to integrate supported employment with mental health services. (authors)