The resources on this page assist with many aspects of military life and veteran status, including transitioning into and out of military service and managing health and wellness across the lifespan. The resources are recommended for active service members, veterans, families, and providers of services. These resources were assembled with recommendations from staff members at the Veterans Affairs (VA) centers in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio.

Free web resource. | "Best of SAMHSA Resources for IPBH and Health Homes" is a list of free materials that are especially useful for the implementation of Integrated Primary and Behavioral Healthcare (IPBH) initiatives and Health Homes. The list is produced by the consultants and trainers of our Center.

$0, Free PDF / The "Integrated Treatment Tool" is a planning and evaluation instrument  that enables organizations to implement integrated primary and behavioral healthcare services systematically for people with severe mental illness. Development of the tool is supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and its Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration (PBHCI) Program.

$0, Free PDF / Printed copies available / The "MI Reminder Card (Am I Doing This Right?)" is a quick guide for Motivational Interviewing. Use the 11 questions on this card to build self-awareness about your attitudes, thoughts, and communication style. Keep your attention centered on the people you serve. Encourage their motivation to change (e.g., to manage symptoms of mental illness, substance abuse, and other chronic illnesses such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease).

$0 Free PDF / Printed, laminated copies available. / The Readiness Ruler is a helpful tool to support the use of Motivational Interviewing (MI), the evidence-based treatment. MI is a conversational approach designed to help people discover their own interest in considering and/or making a change in their lives. Carry the Readiness Ruler in your pocket and use its Zero-to-10 scales to begin or continue the conversation about change.

$0, Free PDF / Printed copies available. / Get the conversation started about health-behavior change and tobacco recovery among people with SMI and addiction with this colorful 18"x24" poster. Display it in your waiting room and office. This poster highlights some common beliefs about tobacco use as well as facts to correct each belief. / Mini-poster handout version also available.

$0, Free PDF / Printed copies available / Get the conversation started about health-behavior change and tobacco recovery among people with SMI and addiction with this colorful 8.5"x11" mini-poster handout. Display it in your waiting room and office. This mini-poster highlights some common beliefs about tobacco use as well as some facts to correct each belief. It is a companion to the large 18"x24" wall poster, also available from our Center.

$0, Free YouTube video / This is a video recording of a training event by the Center for Evidence-Based Practices that took place on May 11, 2010, titled "Addressing Tobacco Dependence in Behavioral and Physical Healthcare Settings: Strategies for the Medical Professional." Use this video in your organization or hospital as a practical introduction to the importance of tobacco-cessation and recovery services for people with mental illness and/or substance use disorders.