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.
MA Department of Public Health Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Initiative
CLAS standards offer a framework to address the structural, clinical, and organizational barriers that contribute to health disparities. The Initiative develops and implements national CLAS Standards within DPH programs and agencies who receive direct service grants from DPH.
MA DPH Accessible Print Materials Deck
Explore Massachusetts DPH's comprehensive Print Materials Accessibility Guide, designed to empower individuals and businesses with insights and resources to foster inclusivity and accommodate diverse needs. Discover practical tips and best practices to ensure equitable access on printed documents and materials.
Author: Institute for Human Centered Design for the Massachusetts Department of Publich Health Publisher: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
MA Suicide Prevention Program
We seek to raise awareness of suicide as a public health problem. The Program provides support to community agencies, education and training for professionals and caregivers, and funds programs working with youth, veterans and older adults. We use data to identify populations and geographic areas of the state that need assistance. We also support and encourage communities to collaborate across disciplines to prevent suicide and suicide attempts across the lifespan.
Maine Behavioral Health Workforce Development Collaborative Trainings
MBHWDC's goal is to help professionals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge to better serve the people of Maine. Quality educational programs are available in-person, and online as self-paced and real-time formats.
Making the Case through Media Advocacy: A Toolkit
This toolkit provides a compilation of tips and talking points for making the case for community prevention. They are based on Prevention Institute’s daily analysis of how the media is (and isn’t) framing community prevention. Using this information, you can expand and shift the frame of how the media depicts community prevention, to ensure that the whole picture is shown and that community prevention is framed accurately and comprehensively.
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Publisher: Prevention Institute
Marijuana Resource Center
Learn more about marijuana basics, risks of use and protecting youth from its harm.
Author: Partnership to End Addiction
Publisher: Partnership to End Addiction
MASBIRT TTA - Training and Technical Assistance on SBIRT for Massachusetts Health Professionals
The Massachusetts Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment Training & Technical Assistance (MASBIRT TTA) program provides implementation and sustainability guidance, along with skills training and coaching for all levels of clinical and administrative personnel.
Mass.gov COVID-19 Resources
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Massachusetts. Find vaccination locations, as well as the latest COVID-19 data, news, and official guidance. Protect yourself, your family, and your community.
Massachusetts Association for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (MAADAC)
The Massachusetts Association for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (MAADAC) is the Massachusetts affiliate of NAADAC - The National Association for Addiction Professionals. MAADAC is a professional membership organization dedicated to the needs and advancement of addiction focused professionals.