This document reports on the findings of a project to understand issues in mental and substance use disorder services in rural areas. It covers barriers to mental health and substance use disorder service delivery, model programs and policy strategies, and the roles of telehealth and state and local organizations in service delivery in rural communities.

This literature review explores the effect of quarantine and isolation during disease outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics on the risk of suicide. It includes studies on the impacts of outbreaks and epidemics including the Spanish influenza outbreaks, H1N1 influenza, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Ebola virus disease, and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS).

This document follows up on the 2001 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. It lists six key action items needed to reverse the upward trend in suicide deaths. For each of the six key action items, smaller steps as well as priorities are identified. This resource includes suggestions for federal agencies; state, territory, tribal, and local governments; public health agencies; suicide prevention leaders and organizations; and others.

This document addresses the needs of school-aged youth in Indigenous communities by providing tools for educators, administrators, and mental health and substance use disorder treatment professionals to support resilience building and well-being. It includes a historical review, case scenarios, and best practices based on cultural awareness practices.

This issue brief is intended as a resource for healthcare professionals and administrators, public health officials, emergency planners, clergy, and their public and private sector partners who seek to identify key legal issues that may arise during and after emergencies related to substance misuse treatment. The brief provides general information and is not intended to offer jurisdiction-specific guidance.

This policy brief was created in response to the increase in substance misuse during the COVID-19 pandemic. The brief provides recommendations to state and federal partners on preparation and response to disasters with consideration for substance misuse.

This infographic from the Center for Health Care Strategies explores 10 key organizational and clinical practices for trauma-informed care. It includes a brief explanation of possible traumatic events, the impact of trauma on mental and physical health, and guidance for organizations seeking to implement a trauma-informed framework.

This infographic identifies the six guiding principles to a trauma-informed approach that must be continuously assessed and improved on in organizations pursuing trauma-informed care. These principles, such as safety and peer support, each guide the framework of an organization and the impact of the services it provides.

This infographic showcases SAMHSA’s principles of trauma-informed care, which can guide practitioners and other groups working with individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, or part of other sexual orientation or gender identity minority groups (LGBTQ+). Tips include making services culturally relevant, listening openly, and creating opportunities for LGBTQ+ clients to take the lead in their treatment.

This brief explores challenges faced by youth experiencing homelessness and defines trauma and related consequences, such as substance use, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder. It includes treatment considerations for mental health and substance use disorder service and treatment professionals when working with youth experiencing homelessness who are coping with trauma or retraumatization.

This resource highlights ways that emergency management plans fail to meet the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and offers guidance for local officials, emergency planners, homeless service providers, and others involved in disaster planning. It provides strategies for addressing barriers people experiencing homelessness face, including lack of transportation and ability to evacuate, health status, and communication issues.

This infographic describes social media's role in disaster response. It includes information about the impact of natural disasters in the United States from 1980 to 2010, statistics on how disaster survivors use social media, and examples of use of social media in recovery from disasters including the 2011 tornado season in the United States, the 2011 tsunami in Japan, and Hurricane Sandy in 2012.

This handbook is intended to help survivors of a terrorist or mass violence incident to understand common reactions they may experience. It includes coping tips and suggestions for finding assistance from friends, mental health professionals, and the Office for Victim Assistance.