Provider Manuals and Best Practices Recommendations

The selected works are archived here:

Cultural competency: Its impact on addiction, treatment and recovery”  Developed by The Institute for Research, Education, and Training in Addictions (IRETA), this manual gives a general overview for practitioners on cultural competency, community healing, and communicating with specific populations such as LGBTQ, Native American, and Latino communities with an emphasis on the effects of historical trauma on these specific communities.

“A Providers Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals”  Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)Report generated by a consortium of clinicians, researchers, program and administrative managers, policymakers, and practitioners brought together to review and discuss best-practice strategies for treating gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people with substance abuse issues.

“Drug Use Among Hispanics: A Brief Evidence-Based Guide for Providers”
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)
Provides a sample of empirically supported practices and offers guidance to counselors and other providers serving Hispanic clients on where to obtain more in-depth and comprehensive information.

“Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People with Cognitive and Physical Disabilities”
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Offers treatment providers guidelines on caring for people with physical disabilities or cognitive disabilities, as well as drug abuse or alcohol abuse problems. Discusses screening, treatment planning and counseling, and linkages with other service providers.

“American Indian and Alaska Native Culture Card”
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
A brief document outlining specific issues of cultural competence when providing service to American Indians and Alaska Natives.

“Circles of Care: Creating Models of Care for American Indian and Alaska Native Youth”
Report from Circles of Care, a SAMHSA program providing grants to providers using culturally competent strategies to better serve American Indian and Alaska Native Youth.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

 

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