There are protections in federal law, collectively known as “parity,” which are designed to ensure that certain types of health plans cover mental and substance use disorders no less generously than they cover other health issues. This resource can guide you to helpful materials and places.

The Executive Summary of this Treatment Improvement Protocol provides an overview on the use of the three Food and Drug Administration-approved medications used to treat opioid use disorder—methadone, naltrexone, and buprenorphine—and the other strategies and services needed to support recovery.

This Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) reviews the use of the three Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications used to treat OUD—methadone, naltrexone, and buprenorphine—and the other strategies and services needed to support recovery for people with OUD. This is a revision.

This Joint SAMHSA-CMS informational Bulletin provides guidance to states and school systems about addressing mental health and substance use issues in schools. It provides examples of approaches for services in schools and describes some Medicaid authorities that states may use to cover services.

This fact sheet serves as a guide for individuals seeking behavioral health treatment. It provides three necessary steps to complete prior to utilizing a treatment center and the five signs of a quality treatment center, which include a review of the accreditation, medication, evidence-based practices, position on the role of families, and support networks.

This fact sheet provides an overview of anxiety disorders among youth and young adults. It offers guidance on how to provide support, and recommendations for treatment.

This fact sheet provides an overview of depression among youth and young adults. It offers guidance on how to provide support, and recommendations for treatment.

This fact sheet provides an overview of bipolar disorder among youth and young adults. It offers guidance on how to provide support, and recommendations for treatment.

This factsheet provides an overview of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) among youth and young adults. It offers guidance on how to provide support, and recommendations for treatment.

This fact sheet provides an overview of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among youth and young adults. It offers guidance on how to provide support, and recommendations for treatment.