Co-Occurring Disorders Resources
Co-occurring disorders and conditions are the expectation, not the exception, in our services. Co-occurring disorders and conditions refer to the presence of both mental health and substance use challenges in the same individual, requiring integrated, person-centered approaches across all programs. Effective treatment and recovery involve addressing all conditions simultaneously through evidence-based practices, cross-trained staff, integrated teams, and coordinated services. The resources on this page are designed to support providers and their teams in partnering with the individuals and families they serve to enhance understanding, improve service delivery, and promote recovery for those living with complex behavioral health needs.
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Mental Illness Drug & Alcohol Screening MIDAS
NIDA-Modified ASSIST-Prescreen V1.0
Talking About Substance Use with People with Serious Mental Illness
Fact Sheet #4 | Screening For Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in People With SMI | Part 1: Basic Facts
W1: Welcoming, Integrated Services for People with Co-occurring Disorders
- Self-paced on-demand course – provides 1 contact hour certificate for CEU
- Video alone (no CEU)
W2: Strategies for Psychopharmacology for Individuals with Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders
- Self-paced on-demand course – provides 1 contact hour certificate for CEU
- Video alone (no CEU)
W3: Talking with Youth and Families (with MH issues) about Substance Use
- Self-paced on-demand course, provides 1 contact hour certificate for CEU
- Video alone (no CEU)
H1: Integrated Longitudinal Strength-Based Assessment (ILSA)
- Self-paced on-demand course, provides 1 contact hour certificate for CEU
- Video alone (no CEU)
H2: Integrated Treatment Planning for People with Co-Occurring Conditions
- Self-paced on-demand course, provides 1 contact hour certificate for CEU
- Video alone (no CEU)
H3: Providing People with Co-Occurring Disorders Integrated, Stage-Matched Intervention
- Self-paced on-demand course, provides 1 contact hour certificate for CEU
- Video alone (no CEU)
H4: Changing the Word: Inspiring Hope, Health, and Recovery
- Self-paced on-demand course, provides 1 contact hour certificate for CEU
- Video alone (no CEU)
All videos are also accessible: https://mesudlearningcommunity.org/resources/resource-library/ (select co-occurring as category or search co-occurring)
W.1 | Welcoming Integrated Services for People with Co-Occurring Disorders
W.2 | Strategies for Psychopharmacology for Individuals with Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders
W.3 | Talking with Youth and Families (with MH issues) About Substance Use Disorders
Understanding Your Organizational Baseline Using the COMPASS-EZTM, Part 1
Creating Welcoming, Recovery-Oriented, Co-Occurring-Capable Services, COMPASS-EZTM, Part 2
H.1 | Integrated Longitudinal Strength-Based Assessment (ILSA), Part 1 of 4
H.2 | Integrated Stage-Matched Treatment/Recovery Planning, Part 2 of 4
H.3 | Integrated Stage-Matched Interventions for People with Co-occurring Conditions, Part 3 of 4
H.4 | Integrated Skill-based Interventions for People with Co-occurring Conditions, Part 4 of 4
S.1 | Developing Co-Occurring Competency: A Supervisor’s Guide