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 Learn to Excel at Serving LGBTQI Residents 8.27.2024 Receive $100 for Completing a Survey on the Cost/Benefit of Vaccinating in Long Term Care 8.27.2024 Updated CMS MDS Section GG Web-Based Training Series Now Available 8.27.2024