A 2014 report on the findings from a learning collaborative on how to implement medication assisted treatment in safety net settings including primary care, substance use treatment, and community mental health programs. Leaders from California, Maryland, and Ohio participated in the learning collaborative and this report shares their lessons learned.
Funding Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Expanding the Use of Medications to Treat Individuals with Substance Use Disorders in Safety-Net Settings - Creating Change on the Ground: Opportunities and Lessons Learned from the Field
A guide for policy makers on how to establish medication assisted treatment programs for substance use disorders in their communities