Use this resource if you are interested in deepening or expanding your SBIRT knowledge and skills. This website provides a catalog of upcoming and archived webinars about SBIRT; substance use; and addiction. You can also find on-demand webinars for specialty populations and topics including: LGBTQ, older adults, adolescents, military, criminal justice, etc.

Use this MDPH School Health Services form to document consent for disclosure of confidential information obtained during SBIRT in Schools. Reference SBIRT in Schools FAQs for further information regarding confidentiality and documentation. This resource is translated into 28 languages. The consent form can be put on school letterhead, but the content of the consent should not be changed.

This resource was developed by MDPH School Health Services to guide Massachusetts SBIRT in Schools implementation. Use this resource to help answer any questions you may have about SBIRT in Schools. You can find answers to a range of questions including: how to find and register for trainings; how to request technical assistance, recommendations for implementating SBIRT processes, etc.

Use this MDPH School Health Services sample letter template to create a letter to send out to parents to inform them about SBIRT in Schools. This resource is translated into 28 languages. Update fields relevant to district prior to using these letters. Google Translate can be a resource for translating relevant information, as needed.

Use this resource, developed by BUSPH SHIELD in collaboration with MDPH School Health Services and MASBIRT TTA, to navigate the components of Massachusetts SBIRT in Schools. This resource will help guide SBIRT implementation in Massachusetts schools and districts.

Use this resource to learn more about the SBIRT model and how it works. This document outlines why SBIRT is needed in healthcare, and how it can be used to adrdress health and safety risks related to alcohol and other drug use, while at the same time increasing an individuals motivation to make changes. Read more about SBIRT effectivness in healthcare, and why regular screening for everyone is essential.

Use this resource to help with SBIRT implementation. This toolkit was developed to assist healthcare providers and organizations in implementing regular Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for unhealthy alcohol and drug use in clinics and practices. This toolkit provides: rationale for routine screening for unhealthy alcohol and drug use as an important component of good healthcare; two recommended screening approaches for alcohol and other drug use; a suggested brief intervention script; steps for referring patients to substance use specialty care, when needed; and questions to consider for implementing SBIRT.

Use this guide for SBIRT in Schools data planning purposes only (cannot be used to submit data). All SY25-26 report submissions must be done using online form at Data Submission Site – SBIRT in Schools. A new link will be distributed at the start of each school year. Reach out to [email protected] with data reporting questions.

This guide answers frequently asked questions about submitting school health data reports. School Health Data includes SBIRT data reports, BMI data reports, Epinephrine Administration reports, and data reports for CSHS-funded schools (Monthly Activities report, Status report). Reach out to [email protected] with data reporting questions.

Use this resource as an example of how to conduct SBIRT. This video demonstrates screening and brief intervention with a high school student who screens negative. For Massachusetts SBIRT in Schools, be sure to consult updated materials for required screening tools and process updates. Videos use actors portraying students. Health professionals are portrayed by professionals who work in the field, and bring their professional experience to the scenarios.