SAMHSA Establishes Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently established the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) to offer nursing facility staff a centralized resource hub with easy access to training, technical assistance, and additional resources, at no cost. Its focus areas include: Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Co-Occurring Disorders (COD), and Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). In addition to the resources listed below, the COE-NF provides tailored technical assistance, such as an individualized plan to assist facilities with specific behavioral health needs.

Find out more at https://www.ahcancal.org/News-and-Communications/Blog/Pages/SAMHSA-Establishes-Center-of-Excellence-for-Behavioral-Health-in-Nursing-Facilities.aspx