MASBIRT TTA
Massachusetts Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment - Training & Technical Assistance
MASBIRT TTA trains medical providers, behavioral health providers, public health service providers, and healthcare support staff to conduct Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) services to address the spectrum of unhealthy substance use (i.e., alcohol, prescription drug, illicit drug).
MASBIRT TTA aims to establish SBIRT practice as a standard of care in diverse healthcare settings throughout Massachusetts by providing implementation and sustainability guidance, along with skills training and coaching for all levels of clinical and administrative personnel. MASBIRT TTA uses diverse teaching methods and provides ongoing technical assistance, troubleshooting, and coaching.
Featured:
SBIRT in Schools- How to comply with the Massachusetts legislation.
News and Events
In the News:
Subscribe to Massachusetts SBIRT News to get the latest news and information from around the Commonwealth. See archived issues HERE.
STAT: He stumbled on a hidden epidemic of brain damage. The culprit? Alcohol.
The Partnership at Drugfree.org reports: Medications to Help People Stop Drinking Rarely Prescribed
National SBIRT ATTC reports: Implementing SBIRT: The Need for New Resources and Approaches for Primary Care Physicians &
Physician Roles in Addressing Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders in the 21st Century
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