Florida Department of Children and Families Policy Paper on Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders

The overall purpose of this initiative is to achieve the following goal: to better serve persons with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders so that they can continue to recover and achieve satisfying, productive lives. This document is an important step towards achieving this goal because it provides a coordinated and integrated policy framework, as well as a strategic vision, for the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs of the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to implement the necessary action steps towards achieving this goal.

Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Co-occurring Disorders: A Treatment Improvement Protocol TIP 42

This TIP identifies key elements of programming for co-occurring disorders in substance abuse treatment agencies. The elements described have relevance for mental health agencies and other service systems that seek to coordinate mental health and substance abuse services for their clients who need both. For additional TIP publications, visit: http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/

Ending an American Tragedy: Addressing the Needs of Justice-Involved People with Mental Illnesses and Co-occurring Disorders

First report from the National Leadership Forum on Behavioral Health/Criminal Justice Services (NLF) which provides four recommendations for immediate action in the area of mental illness and co-occurring disorders.