The NASW-MA membership association that advances professional social work practice throughout the Commonwealth and advocates for equity and justice for all people. 

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.

The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Agency Directors provides Policy Statements, Fact Sheets and Reports; and a sign-up to receive weekly newsletters.

The wellbeing and emotional resilience of health care workers are key components of maintaining essential health care services during the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) outbreak. Therefore, it will be crucial to anticipate the stresses associated with this work and put in place supports for health care workers.

The Office of Minority Health provides information and resources related to the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care to advance health equity by establishing a framework for organizations to serve increasingly diverse communities.

The National Council supports mental health and substance use providers through advocacy, consulting, and education to ensure equitable access to services, building capacity for care delivery, investing in the workforce, and promoting mental wellbeing as a core component of health and health care.

Funded by SAMHSA, the Center of Excellence is committed to advancing the implementation of high-quality treatment for individuals with co-occurring physical and mental health conditions, including substance use disorders.

NIH's National Library of Medicine is a searchable database of constantly-updated publications and resources related to a wide range of healthcare topics. Find resources for health professionals, students, researchers, trainers, and the general public.

The National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) is a network of community-based organizations focused on the mental health and substance use issues of diverse racial and ethnic communities.  The NNED supports information sharing, training, and technical assistance towards the goal of promoting behavioral health equity.

This 2016 study from the College for Behavioral Health Leadership examines wages and salaries for the peer specialist workforce with a specific focus on pay rate differences between the types of organizations in which they work, regional differences in compensation, and any prevailing inequities.