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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.