Collected Resources

Careers of Substance collects resources from trusted organizations in order to support the substance use workforce in a variety of areas. If you would like to suggest a resource, please contact us.

Publication

APA Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Poster

The American Psychiatric Association created a poster to help enforce the parity law and end discrimination. The poster clearly and simply explains the law and the steps to take when a violation is suspected. “Fair Insurance Coverage: It’s the Law.” Download the poster (JPG) .

Prevention Treatment Recovery Advocacy Population-Specific

Association for Behavioral Healthcare

ABH is a statewide association representing over eighty community-based mental health and addiction treatment provider organizations. ABH provides leadership and statewide coordination on important public policy, financing, preferred clinical models and quality assurance issues.

Advocacy Professional and Para-Professional Organizations

Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA)

The Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA) is a multidisciplinary organization of health care professionals dedicated to engagement, education, mentorship, and leadership, with a focus on antiracism, equity and inclusion.

Addictions Workforce Development Prevention Treatment Recovery Advocacy Professional and Para-Professional Organizations
Organization offering training

Black Addiction Counselor Education (BACE) Program

The BACE Program trains Black adult learners in addiction/mental health, and supports those interested in attaining Licensure and Certification. The overall goal is to increase the publicly funded treatment system’s capacity to provide culturally relevant services to Black residents of MA.

Addictions Workforce Development Prevention Treatment Recovery Population-Specific
Organization offering training

BNI ART Institute - SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment), BU School of Public Health

The BNI ART Institute at Boston University's School of Public Health provides SBIRT skills training to multidisciplinary audiences using interactive learning materials and techniques, as well as guidance for program implementation, evaluation, and more.

Addictions Workforce Development Prevention Treatment Recovery
Organization offering training

Boston Consortium Model Trainings

The Boston Consortium Model is a nationally recognized evidence-based model of trauma-informed care designed to meet the needs of women in treatment for substance use disorders with co-occurring mental health disorders and histories of trauma.

Prevention Treatment Recovery Population-Specific
Website

Boston Medical Center

COVID-19 recovery resources from Boston Medical Center.

COVID-19
Organization offering training

Boston Medical Center (BMC) Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance (TTA)

BMC's Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance provides education, support and capacity building to community health centers and other health care and social service providers on best practices caring for patients with substance use disorders.

Prevention Treatment Recovery Opioids
Organization offering training

Boston Public Health Commission Health Education & Training

The Commission provides a variety of educational opportunities to the general public and specialized training for healthcare employees and first responders. Offerings include professional development, emergency preparedness, internships for youth interested in health careers, and more.

Addictions Workforce Development Prevention Treatment Recovery Opioids
Organization offering training

Boston University Center for Aging & Disability Education & Research (CADER)

The Center for Aging & Disability Education & Research (CADER) is dedicated to strengthening the workforce that provides health and long-term supports and services to older adults and people with disabilities.

Prevention Treatment Recovery Population-Specific