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SAMHSA Assistance Related to COVID-19

08/17/2020

SAMHSA’s COVID-19 page has resources and information to assist you in your prevention efforts during this complex time. There you’ll find SAMHSA’s Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19, which is updated weekly, as well as other helpful materials.

The SAMHSA-funded Technology Transfer Centers also offer regular training and technical assistance on matters related to mental health and substance misuse during COVID-19. Below are resources from Technology Transfer Centers that you may find helpful.

Emerging Trends in Substance Use
This webinar reviews information on trends in substance use, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. A PowerPoint of the presentation is also available.

HANDOUT–Solutions Dialogue: Engaging Coalition Members During COVID-19
This handout provides the information you need to bring together community resources for a common prevention goal during the pandemic.

Managing the Impact of COVID-19 in Children, Families, and Communities Through Prevention Strategies
This webinar reviews some of the challenges caused by the uncertainty created by COVID-19. Speakers provide strategies and solutions for health promotion during the pandemic. A workbook via a downloadable PDF is also available.