Download free infographics about health and behavioral health care, self-determination, and employment.

Read how the Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Act is providing grants to facilitate access to evidence-based recovery supports, medication during incarceration, and continuity of
​care during reentry.
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Learn about the 988 mental health emergency line, designed to facilitate getting help during stressful times while reducing avoidable interactions with law enforcement.
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Review survey findings about treatment access, addiction and recovery services, integrated care, and crisis prevention among CCBHCs.
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ISMICC Policy Brief #1

Read about the role & priorities of the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee, authorized by the 21st Century Cures Act. 

ISMICC Policy Brief #2

Review recommendations made by the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee on improving access to evidence-based mental health services in the United States. 

ISMICC Policy Brief #3

Learn more about what can be done to close the treatment gap for children and adults with mental illnesses.  

Read about the Act intended to provide aid, relief, & economic security during the pandemic.
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Leading Practices for Certifying Peer Specialists

Learn about the GAO's survey of best practices for training and certifying mental health peer specialists.


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The Opioid Crisis:
​Scope of the Problem

Learn about the prevalence of opioid misuse in the U.S., including among those with mental illnesses. Also explore data on the devastating impact of this epidemic. 

The Sequential Intercept Model

Explore an approach to diverting people from the criminal justice system, by following the multiple points at which to intercept and direct them into mental health or substance abuse services instead. 
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Guide to the Physical Health of People with Mental Illnesses

Learn about the prevalence of major medical conditions among adults in recovery, barriers to a healthy lifestyle, and how to improve health.  

Overview of the 21st Century Cures Act

Learn about the behavioral health provisions of the Cures Act, including increased access to treatment, workforce development, and parity. ​​​

Overview of CCBHCs Program  

Read this overview of the CCBHC legislation and plans to improve the quality of and access to mental health services, updated for 2020.

Care Coordination in
​CCBHCs

Learn about how care coordination is defined in the CCBHC program criteria, why care coordination is important, its activities, and its required partnerships.

Person-Centered Care in CCBHCs

This infographic describes person-centered care and self-direction as defined in the CCBHC program criteria. Learn why self-direction is key and how to implement it.

Supported Employment in CCBHCs

Find out how offering supported employment can help fulfill CCBHC requirements, since it facilitates wellness, recovery, and a higher quality of life.

Key Provisions of H.R. 2646

Read this infographic to learn the key provisions of and timeline for The Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, known as H.R. 2646. 

Overview of the MHPAEA

Learn about changes in the provisions of The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, and key points regarding its implementation. 

Why Supported Employment?

Learn the key elements of supported employment, evidence for its impact, and implementation strategies.​ 

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