Publications and Digital Products

This Advisory examines the role of genetic testing in assessing SUD vulnerability and outlines the current limitations of these technologies. 

SAMHSA’s ReCAST program supports youth and families impacted by violence and other trauma through implementation of evidence-based violence prevention, and community youth engagement programs, and linkages to trauma-informed behavioral health services. This report highlights lessons learned from SAMHSA’s ReCAST grant program to uplift the voices of communities impacted by violence as well as share strategies other communities can implement to promote healing, recovery and resiliency.

This tip sheet is designed for individuals impacted by gun violence and provides information about the signs of grief and anger, as well as how to cope with grief, including tips specific for helping children. In addition, a “helpful resources” section provides hotline numbers and treatment locators for those who may want further support.

These are the 2023 Uniform Reporting System (URS) Output Tables. The URS state reporting system is collected annually to support the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant program. State Mental Health Authorities report on National Outcome Measures (NOMS), evidence-based practices, and utilization measures providing an overview of state mental health delivery systems.

Financing Peer Crisis Respites in the United States highlights the benefits of peer crisis respites within the recovery-oriented continuum of crisis care and identifies common components, operations, and funding of peer crisis respites in a national sample of programs across the United States.

The Intersection of Physical Activity, Wellness, and Recovery highlights the benefits associated with the integration of physical activity into recovery from substance use, mental health, and co-occurring conditions. Physical activity is increasingly recognized as a vital component of the recovery process for people seeking relief from challenges associated with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring conditions.

Peer Support Specialist: A Growing Mental Health and Addictions Workforce highlights the expanding peer workforce, benefits of services, challenges identified by peer support specialists, and additional information sources.

A Guide for Single State Agencies: Supporting Recovery with SUPTRS Block Grant Funding gives Single State Agencies and Authorities (SSAs), providers, and community partners an overview of recovery and RSS, a background on SUPTRS BG funding, and a review of state examples of how SUPTRS BG is used to fund RSS. Additionally, it provides guidance on new policies regarding allowable RSS expenditures through SUPTRS BG.

Important Considerations in Recovery addresses trends and challenges in the recovery field, with a specific focus on providing guidance related to issues that may impact knowledge of recovery principles and practices across systems. The objective of this issue brief is to empower states and SSAs with information and prepare them to implement policies, funding strategies and mechanisms, and workforce development initiatives.