Practitioner Training Materials and Resources

In support of integrating substance use disorder (SUD) and medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) services into other care settings, SAMHSA provides a variety of free training, support, and technical assistance (TA) at various levels for communities, coalitions, organizations, group practices, as well as to individuals.

People who provide medications for opioid use disorders (MOUD) work in a range of prevention, healthcare, and social service settings. They include psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, peer professionals, clergy, and many others.

Training a diverse and qualified behavioral health workforce is essential to meeting the nation’s needs. SAMHSA provides multiple training opportunities for MOUD and general substance use disorder treatment.

SAMHSA Treatment Locators

These treatment locators provide 24-hour free and confidential information and referral to treatment.

• SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• Opioid Treatment Program Directory
• FindTreatment.gov (mental and substance use disorder treatment locator)

Additional SAMHSA Supports

Practitioners with general information and training questions can contact SAMHSA’s Provider Support Team at providersupport@samhsa.hhs.gov or by calling 1-866-287-2728.

Practitioner Champion Initiative

You can help to expand access to MOUD and create a greater awareness of the effectiveness of these medications. However, barriers to increasing availability of MOUD remain, including stigma and hesitation from practitioners to integrate it into their practice.

Learn more about SAMHSA’s Practitioner Champion Initiative.

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Practitioner Champion Videos

Learn from Practitioner Champions who have integrated SUD and MOUD services into their practices for years on how they integrated, the benefits, and dispelling stigma within their practice.

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