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Substance Use

Clinical Care: Substance Use

Overview

Over 3 million patients sought care at health centers for their substance use disorders (SUDs) in 2022. NACHC supports initiatives to expand medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and integrated care for opioid use and SUDs, tobacco cessation efforts, and outreach to prevent SUDs when patients are struggling.

We work closely with our Committee on Service Integration for Behavioral Health and HIV.

To view resources related specifically to tobacco, click here.

Increasing Equity in Pain Management, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, and Linkages to Care May 01, 2024 Guide
Comparison of Health Centers and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Jun 14, 2023 Guide
Reimbursement Tips: Tobacco Cessation May 01, 2023 PDFs/Documents
Behavioral Health and Community Health Centers Apr 07, 2023 Infographic
Tobacco Cessation Change Package for Health Centers: Fact Sheet Apr 02, 2022 Fact Sheet
Tobacco Cessation Resource Guide for Health Centers Apr 02, 2022 Guide

Tobacco Cessation Case Study Feb 02, 2022 Report
Tobacco Cessation Workflow Feb 02, 2022 Workflow
Innovative Approaches for Prescription Drug Abuse Management & Prevention Oct 02, 2020 Report
Team Care for Substance Use Disorders Dec 02, 2019 Infographic
Reducing Tobacco Use with Evidence-Based Interventions Sep 02, 2019 Guide
Medication-Assisted Treatment: Business Plan Mar 02, 2019 Guide

NACHC Clinical-Focused Substance Use Disorder Activities Mar 02, 2019 Fact Sheet
Medication-Assisted Treatment: Documentation and Charge Capture Process Feb 02, 2019 Report
Treating the Root Cause of Addiction in Primary Care Sep 21, 2018 Podcast
Reducing Tobacco Use Jun 28, 2018 Guide
Rising to the Challenge: CHC are Making SUD Treatment More Accessible Mar 01, 2018 Issue Brief

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