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Building Hope for Families Affected by Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders: A Blueprint for an Effective System of Care to Promote Lasting Recovery and Family Well-Being

This series describes concrete strategies collaboratives can use to enhance the system of care while improving outcomes for families affected by substance use and mental health disorders. The series also shows that “recovery is possible” by providing lessons and examples sites have used to implement an effective system of care.

Part 1: The Essential Pillars of an Effective System of Care for Families Affected by Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders

Part 1: The Essential Pillars of an Effective System of Care for Families Affected by Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2023

Introduces the ten essential pillars of an effective system of care. It describes... (Read More)

Part 2: Summary and Lessons of the Regional Partnership Grants and In-Depth Technical Assistance Programs: Key Federal Initiativ...

Part 2: Summary and Lessons of the Regional Partnership Grants and In-Depth Technical Assistance Programs: Key Federal Initiatives to Improve Outcomes for Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2023

Describes the purpose, activities, outcomes, and lessons from two federally funded... (Read More)

Part 3: Implementing and Sustaining the Essential Pillars of an Effective System of Care: Site Examples from Key Federal Initiat...

Part 3: Implementing and Sustaining the Essential Pillars of an Effective System of Care: Site Examples from Key Federal Initiatives

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2023

Provides an in-depth description of the ten essential pillars of a system of care... (Read More)