Use this guide to help implement SBIRT for adolescents and young adults. This change package outlines a framework for implementing adolescent SBIRT within a primary care practice, including operational guidance for adopting foundational change, management strategies to create optimal conditions for change, as well as clinical areas for action for SBIRT implementation.

Use this site to connect with Behavioral Health resources. The Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) connects individuals and families to the full range of treatment services for mental health and substance use offered in Massachusetts, including outpatient, urgent, and immediate crisis care. Call for real-time support, initial clinical assessment, and connection to the right evaluation and treatment. For life threatening emergencies, dial 911.

Use this resource if you are looking for information about substance use treatment options or if substance use treatment is needed for yourself or someone else. PAATHS (Providing Access to Addictions Treatment, Hope and Support) is a one-stop shop for anyone (individuals, families, community partners, other treatment providers) looking for information about, or access to, substance use treatment services. PAATHS provides phone support, community support and walk-in services to individuals who are seeking immediate placement in a range of substance use treatment programs.

The Population Health Information Tool (PHIT) provides up-to-date, easy to understand public health data and racial equity data in Massachusetts. This tool can be used to build a location-specific report to learn more about a town, county or custom region’s community health and wellbeing. Specific data on substance use is derived from multiple data sources. This can be used for up to date prevalence and trends for implementation project planning, including SBIRT in Schools.

Publications and resources related to substance use and SBIRT
Use this resource to find free publications, resources, and health promotion materials related to substance use and SBIRT. This resource is for Massachusetts residents and health and social services providers. All items are free to download with the option to receive printed materials delivered straight to you.

The MYHS is the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s (MDPH) surveillance project to assess the health of youth and young adults in grades 6-12. It is conducted by the MDPH Health Survey Program in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in randomly selected public middle and high schools in every odd-numbered year. The anonymous survey contains health status questions in addition to questions about risk behaviors and protective factors. This data can be used for SBIRT in Schools to look at current trends.

The state of Massachusetts funds several helplines to assist residents in finding resources. These helplines can help you get started, help you explore further, and connect you with services.

Use this resource if you are looking for information about substance use treatment or recovery support options in Massachusetts, or if substance use treatment or recovery support is needed for yourself or someone else. The Helpline is the only statewide, public resource for finding substance use treatment, recovery, and problem gambling services. Helpline services are free and confidential. Caring, trained Specialists will help you understand the treatment system and your options.

Use this brief summary of some key components of Motivational Interviewing concepts to refresh your skills.