SAMHSA Establishes Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF); Programs and Resources Published:April 18, 2023 Natashia Mason Rollup Image Page ContentThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently established the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) to offer nursing facility staff a centralized resource hub with easy access to training, technical assistance, and additional resources, at no cost. Its focus areas include: Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Co-Occurring Disorders (COD), and Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). In addition to the resources listed below, the COE-NF provides tailored technical assistance, such as an individualized plan to assist facilities with specific behavioral health needs. The COE-NF has resources available on different topics, including: Understanding Schizophrenia Understanding Bipolar Disorder Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People with Co-Occurring Disorders Substance Use Disorders & Mental Health in Older Adults Tips to Manage Challenging Situations Upcoming TrainingsSubstance Use 101: The If’s and What’s of Substance Use Disorder Basics April 25, 2023, 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. EST Be sure to register as space is limited Other LinksThe Center of Excellence Fact Sheet Sign up for COE-NF’s monthly newsletter Related Blogs 2025 Quality Award Applications and Resources Now Available 7.17.2024 Check Out Our “Member Only” Deals on the Tools SNF Nurses Need to Succeed 7.16.2024 Be Survey Ready: Take This Practical Nursing Facility Trauma Informed Care Training 7.16.2024