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Truven Health Analytics. 2013. Medicaid handbook: Interface with behavioral health services. [Rockville, MD]: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, ca. 200 pp.

Annotation: This book reviews Medicaid and its role in financing services and treatment for mental health disorders and substance use disorders. It discusses services included in state Medicaid plans, the role of the provider, reimbursement, the relationship between Medicare and Medicaid, practical guides to Medicaid state plans and waivers, and other factors related to Medicaid.

Keywords: Health care financing, Medicaid, Mental health services, Reimbursement, State programs, Substance abuse treatment services

Murphey D, Barry M, Vaughn B, Guzman L, Terzian M. 2013. Use of illicit drugs. [Bethesda, MD]: Child Trends, 8 pp. (Adolescent health highlight)

Annotation: This report presents statistical information about the extent, types, and patterns of adolescents' illicit drug use; discusses the effects of such drug use on adolescents' health and well-being; shares findings from research about factors that can help adolescents avoid substance use and abuse; and presents strategies for preventing illicit drug use among adolescents and treating those with substance abuse problems. A list of related resources is included.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent health, Drug abuse, Research, Statistical data, Substance abuse, Substance abuse prevention, Substance abuse treatment

Taylor P, Bailey D, Green SR, McCully C, eds. 2012. Substance abuse during pregnancy: Guidelines for screening (rev. ed.). Olympia, WA: Washington State Department of Health, Maternal and Child Health, 50 pp.

Annotation: This booklet describes the role of health professionals in screening and identifying pregnant women with substance abuse issues. Contents include guidelines for screening and follow-up, sample screening tools, recommendations related to drug testing of pregnant women and newborns, and referral resources. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Guidelines, Newborns, Pregnant women, Screening, Substance abuse, Substance abuse treatment services, Tests

National Abandoned Infants Assistance Resource Center. 2012. Substance use during pregnancy: Prevalence, impact and solutions. Berkeley, CA: National Abandoned Infants Assistance Resource Center, 23 pp. (Fact sheet)

Annotation: This tutorial presents an overview of the prevalence and nature of substance abuse among pregnant women in the United States and discusses factors that often contribute to substance abuse. It reviews the potential impact of prenatal exposure to various substances on infant development and well-being. The tutorial also examines interventions for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse during pregnancy, from identification and education to individual and family-based services. Interventions proven to promote the safety and well-being of affected newborns, such as family treatment drug courts and father involvement, are also discussed. In addition, the tutorial explores relevant federal and state policies.

Keywords: Education, Family support services, Fathers, Health promotion, Infant development, Infant health, Intervention, Public policy, Risk factors, Substance abuse, Substance abuse prevention, Substance abuse treatment, Substance abusing pregnant women

U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. 2012. Identifying mental health and substance use problems of children and adolescents: A guide for child-serving organizations. Rockville, MD: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 213 pp.

Annotation: This guide, which is geared toward those working in child-serving organizations and the families of children and adolescents (from birth through age 22) being served, promotes the early identification of children and adolescents with mental health and substance use problems and provides guidance, tools, and resources for early identification. The guide addresses the approaches, methods, and strategies used to identify mental health and substance use problems in high-risk children and adolescents. The guide also discusses understanding the identification process and tools, key steps of early identification, and partnering for resources.

Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Adolescents, Child mental health, Children, Collaboration, Costs, Early intervention, Families, High risk groups, Infant mental health, Infants, Mental health, Resource materials, Substance abuse, Treatment, Young adults

Zahnd E, Aydin M, Grant D, Holtby S. 2011. The link between intimate partner violence, substance abuse, and mental health in California. Los Angeles, CA: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, 8 pp. (Health policy brief)

Annotation: This policy brief presents findings on the linkages between intimate partner violence (IPV), emotional health, and substance use among adults ages 18-65 in California. Topics include psychological distress among IPV victims, violence-related substance abuse, and mental health and substance abuse services needs among IPV victims.

Keywords: California, Domestic violence, Emotional trauma, Interpersonal violence, Mental health, Mental health services, Public policy, State surveys, Substance abuse, Substance abuse treatment services, Women's health

National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. 2011. Adolescent substance use: America's no. 1 public health problem. New York, NY: National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, 406 pp.

Annotation: This report provides information about adolescent alcohol consumption and substance abuse, including the abuse of prescription drugs and illegal drugs. The report explains the problem and discusses its magnitude, consequences, messages that promote adolescent substance abuse, adolescent perceptions and expectations,factors that compound or reduce the risk of adolescent substance abuse and addiction, prevention approaches and barriers to improvement, and treatment.

Keywords: Adolescent attitudes, Adolescent behavior, Alcohol abuse, Alcohol consumption behavior, Alcohol dependence, Alcohol intoxication, Drug addiction, Health promotion, Mass media, Prevention, Substance abuse, Treatment

Children and Family Futures. 2011. The collaborative practice model for family, recovery, safety and stability. Irvine, CA: Children and Family Futures, 39 pp.

Annotation: This document, which is geared toward state and community collaborative groups, discusses 10 system-linkage elements that child welfare, substance abuse treatment, and juvenile court dependency systems, as well as other agencies and providers working with these systems, can use to collaborate with one another. Topic include the elements of system linkages; the mission, underlying values, and principles of collaboration; screening and assessment; engagement and retention care; services to children of parents with substance use disorders; efficient communication and sharing information systems; budgeting and program sustainability; training and staff development; working with related agencies; joint accountability and shared outcomes; and resources and tools for elements of system linkages.

Keywords: Assessment, Child welfare agencies, Children, Collaboration, Communication, Community programs, Families, Financing, Juvenile courts, Parents, Screening, Service delivery systems, State programs, Substance abuse treatment, Training

National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors. 2011. Therapeutic services for children whose parents receive substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. Washington, DC: National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors, 43 pp.

Annotation: This paper, which focuses on therapeutic services for children whose parents are in treatment for substance abuse, examines how states have defined therapeutic services for children, what services states offer for children, how a state determines whether and what type of therapeutic services a child should receive, and how states ensure that children have access to such services. In addition to providing background information,the paper discusses federally funded programs and policies, the study methodology, therapeutic services across all states, case studies, and barriers to service.

Keywords: Access to health care, Case studies, Children, Families, Federal programs, Parents, Public policy, Research, Service delivery, Services, State programs, Substance abuse treatment

Wisdom JP, Pollock MN, Hopping-Winn A. 2011. Service engagement and retention for women with substance use disorders. Berkeley, CA: National Abandoned Infants Assistance Resource Center, 12 pp. (Research to practice brief)

Annotation: This practice brief, which is geared toward practitioners who work with pregnant and parenting women who abuse substances, outlines specific engagement and retention strategies to decrease noncompliance and increase participation among this population. Topics include (1) client barriers and service barriers to engagement and retention and (2) tactics for assessing and addressing agency barriers.

Keywords: Mothers, Pregnant women, Programs, Social services, Substance abuse, Substance abuse prevention, Substance abuse treatment, Substance abusing pregnant women

U.S. Center for Mental Health Services. 2010. About evidence-based practice KITS: Shaping mental health services toward recovery. Washington, DC: U.S. Center for Mental Health Services,

Annotation: This series of program toolkits promotes the use of evidence-based practices in mental health. Programs include illness management and recovery, assertive community treatment, family psychoeducation, supported employment, and integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders. Each kit contains information sheets for stakeholder groups (in English and Spanish), practice demonstration videos, and a workbook or manual for practitioners. Topics include information on how to use the kit, getting started, building the program, using multimedia to introduce the program, training staff, and evaluating the program. Each kit also includes a review of the research literature and a selected bibliography.

Keywords: Addictions, Evidence based health care, Interdisciplinary approach, Mental health, Mental health programs, Multimedia, Resources for professionals, Service integration, Spanish language materials, Substance abuse treatment

Smith JP, Smith GC. 2010. What are the long-term economic costs of psychological problems during childhood?. Santa Moinca, CA: Rand, 2 pp.

Annotation: This fact sheet provides findings from an analysis of the Panel Study of Income Dynamics, a longitudinal study of groups of siblings and their parents for up to 40 years, that looked at the relationship between childhood depression, substance abuse, or other psychological conditions and affected children's ability to work and earn as adults, to get married, and to achieve educationally.

Keywords: Child health, Children, Costs, Depression, Educational attainment, Families, Mental disorders, Parents, Substance abuse, Treatment

Washington State Department of Health. 2010. Home visiting needs assessment. [Olympia, WA]: Washington State Department of Health, 3 files.

Annotation: This needs assessment was conducted by the Washington State Department of Health as outlined in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and its guidance and includes information about home visiting and substance abuse treatment capacity in the state. The assessment provides an overview of the state's demographics and identifies 32 geographic areas and five racial/ethnic groups as communities at risk based on scores derived using a total of fifteen indicators. These include preterm birth, low birth weight, infant mortality, unemployment, poverty, crime, domestic violence, high school drop out, child maltreatment, substance use, 10th grade illicit drug use, 10th grade binge drinking, late or no prenatal care, teen births, and 3rd grade reading level. The methods used to create and summarize the risk scores are described in detail. Information on the state's home visiting programs and lists of substance abuse treatment providers and their services (organized by county) are included in the appendices.

Keywords: Home visiting, Needs assessment, Reports, State MCH programs, Substance abuse treatment, Washington

Home Visiting Needs Assessment Workgroup. 2010. State of Oregon supplemental information request: Statewide needs assessment. Portland, OR: Oregon Department of Human Services, 66 pp.

Annotation: This report provides statewide data for Oregon in the following categories: premature birth, low-birthweight infants, infant mortality, poverty, crime, domestic violence, school dropout rates, substance abuse, unemployment, child maltreatment, and other indicators of at-risk prenatal, maternal, newborn, or child health. County-level data for the same categories is also provided, and information on the selection process of a unit of analysis is offered. The report also includes information about the quality and capacity of Oregon's existing home-visiting programs and the state's capacity for providing substance abuse treatment. A narrative summary of needs-assessment results concludes the report.

Keywords: Child health, Child maltreatment, Crime, Domestic violence, High risk groups, Home visiting, Infant health, Infant mortality, Low birthweight infants, Needs assessment, Oregon Preterm birth, Poverty, Reproductive health, School dropouts, State programs, Statistical data, Substance abuse, Treatment, Unemployment, Women's health

Arkansas Department of Health. 2010. Narrative for Arkansas home visiting needs assessment: Supplemental information request. [Little Rock, AR]: Arkansas Department of Health, 17 pp.

Annotation: This narrative report provides supplemental data relevant to home visiting in Arkansas. Topics include (1) a state data report, (2) a definition of community and a justification for chosen communities at risk, (3) data for communities at risk, (4) home visiting capacity in communities at risk, (5) capacity for substance abuse treatment within the state and within communities at risk, and (6) a summary of the needs assessment results.

Keywords: State MCH programs, Arkansas, Communities, High risk groups, Home visiting, Needs assessment, Statistical data, Substance abuse, Treatment

Colorado Department of Health and Environment, Maternal and Child Health Program. 2010. Affordable Care Act Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program: Statewide needs assessment—Colorado. [Denver, CO]: Colorado Department of Health and Environment, Maternal and Child Health Program, 63 pp.

Annotation: This assessment is Colorado's response to the legislative requirement for receiving FY 2010 Affordable Care Act Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program funding. This funding is available through the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant program, which is part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. The program is intended to help states respond to the needs of children and families in communities at risk in order to improve health and developmental outcomes for children through the implementation of evidence-based home visitation programs. Topics include a data report, quality and capacity of existing early childhood home visiting initiatives/programs in the state, and state capacity for providing substance abuse treatment and counseling services to individuals and families in need.

Keywords: Legislation, Access to health care, Child health, Colorado, Counseling, Early childhood development, Family support services, Federal programs, Financing, Home visiting, Infant development, Infant health, Initiatives, Legislation, Low income groups, Needs assessment, Prevention, State grants, State programs, Statistical data, Substance abuse, Treatment

Center for Mental Health in Schools. 2010. Youth substance use interventions: Where do they fit into a school’s mission?. Los Angeles, CA: Center for Mental Health in Schools, 52 pp.

Annotation: This report addresses the question: Where do interventions for concerns about substance use fit into the work of schools? It begins by providing an overview of the major issues, distinguishing between substance use and abuse and presenting data relevant to substance use and treatment of abuse and dependency. The report examines the determinants of substance problems and looks at interventions beyond basic treatment practices. Acknowledging the complex nature of youth problems, the report outlines the need to fit substance use concerns into efforts to move schools forward in establishing comprehensive, cohesive approaches that can address the wide range of student problems that schools are faced with. It concludes with a discussion of some key implications for school policy and implementation of innovative and evidence-based practices.

Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Adolescents, Intervention, Program improvement, School health, School health services, Substance abuse, Substance abuse treatment, Youth

Texas Department of State Health Services, Division of Family and Community Health Services. 2010. Texas home visiting needs assessment for the Affordable Care Act Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. [Austin, TX]: Texas Department of State Health Services, Division of Family and Community Health Services, 83 pp., plus appendices.

Annotation: This needs assessment provides information about home visiting needs in Texas. The document includes background information about the state and discusses the process for conducting the assessment, the statewide and at-risk communities data report, the quality and capacity of existing home visiting initiatives in Texas, partner agency infrastructure for early childhood services, existing home visiting initiatives, and the quality and capacity of existing substance abuse treatment and counseling services in Texas.

Keywords: Child health, Communities, Families, Home visiting, Infant health, Low income groups, Maternal health services, Mental health services, Services, State MCH programs, Statistical data, Substance abuse treatment services, Texas, Needs assessment, Young children

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. 2010. Idaho's ACA Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program needs assessment [narrative]. [Boise, ID]: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, ca. 100 pp.

Annotation: This 2010 needs assessment for Idaho's maternal, infant, and early childhood home visiting program provides a statewide data report, describes the unit selected as "community," provide a data report for each at-risk community, discusses the quality and capacity of existing programs in at-risk communities, discusses capacity for providing substance-abuse treatment and counseling services in at-risk communities, and provides a summary of needs-assessment results.

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Keywords: High risk groups, Communities, Counseling, Data, Families, Health care reform, Home visiting, Idaho, Infants, Needs assessment, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Pregnant women, State MCH programs, Substance abuse treatment, Young children

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. 2010. Affordable Care Act Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program needs assessment. Jefferson City, MO: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, 181 pp.

Annotation: This needs assessment report discusses a statewide data report for Missouri, identification of at-risk communities, data reports for each of the top 10 at-risk counties, quality and capacity of existing programs and initiatives for early childhood home visiting, and the state's capacity for providing substance abuse treatment and counseling services.

Keywords: Child health, Communities, Counseling, Families, Initiatives, Health services, High risk children, High risk infants, Home visiting, Infant health, Missouri, Needs assessment, State programs, Statistical data, Substance abuse treatment, Women's health

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