TANF was created by The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, which is commonly know as welfare reform. TANF is designed to help needy families achieve self-sufficiency. It is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Families and Children.

$0, Free | This TAP provides guidelines to enhance the competencies of substance abuse treatment counselors. It discusses patient assessment and screening, treatment planning, referral, service coordination, counseling, family and community education, and cultural competency. This document is part of the Technical Assistance Protocol (TAP) Series.

This book creates a new understanding of the importance of face-to-face human interaction in effective teaching and learning. The author cites a growing body of literature from neuroscience which demonstrates that learning is both a physical and social process that continuously activates four essential parts of the brain. Learn more about the power of "experiential learning."

The Change Book is a tool to help you implement change initiatives that will improve outcomes for substance-abuse prevention and treatment. It is designed for administrators, staff members, educators, and policy makers.

This award recognizes organizations and individuals who consistently go above and beyond the expectations of the Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) model and, in doing so, raise the standard for exceptional care to people with co-occurring disorders. Learn more about Lynn Goff and the organizations and people honored in her name.

The Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program. It is designed for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with disabilities.

This original 18-track audio CD features a collection of lessons-learned stories, success stories, and take-home tips about Benefits Planning. Listen to social worker Steve Shober, a former job coach and vocational specialist. Learn how to avoid some common misconceptions about SSI and SSDI, how to make the most of work incentives, and much more.

This original 19-track audio CD provides an introduction to the spirit 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. Topics on this CD include substance abuse, clinical supervision, much more. Free .mp3 files available.

The purpose of the Therapy Advisor website is to promote the adoption of empirically-supported psychosocial treatment approaches among mental-health practitioners and consumers.

$0, Free PDF / Printed copies available / 18x24" Poster / This resource highlights SAMHSA's 4-R's for trauma-informed organizations (i.e., realize, recognize, respond, resist re-traumatizing). Transform the culture, policies, and practices of your organization. Improve health and behavioral health outcomes for people with mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. / Display this poster for everyone to see. / Mini-poster and reminder card also available.