Collected Resources

The National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC) is an academic accreditation organization for higher education addiction studies programs.

The National American Indian & Alaska Native Prevention Technology Transfer Center (NAIAN-PTTC) aims to provide training and technical assistance services to the substance abuse prevention field including professionals, para-professionals, organizations and others in the prevention community focused on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities.

NAIAN-PTTC activities and services are focused on developing and disseminating culturally appropriate tools and strategies needed to improve the capacity of prevention specialists to deliver effective, culturally informed, evidence-based/knowledge practices with the intent of enhancing the quality of substance abuse prevention interventions, trainings and other prevention activities in AI/AN communities.

Author: The National American Indian & Alaska Native Prevention Technology Transfer Center (NAIAN-PTTC)

Publisher: Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network (PTTC)

The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers, NAATP, has been the addiction service profession’s vision, voice, and thought leader since 1978. NAATP is committed to advancing addiction services and supporting its ever growing membership of service providers. 

The mission of NAATP is to provide leadership, advocacy, training, and member support services to ensure the availability and highest quality of addiction treatment. The Workforce Resources section offers industry resources, a job center, salary survey, and webinars.

NAPS aims to ensure that all cultures and communities have a place to join in support of increasing, enhancing, and sustaining peer support in diverse communities throughout the USA and globally.

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 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 State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors has a section with Policy Statements, Fact Sheets and Legislative Briefs; 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.