Resources
Explore a curated library of resources designed to support OTP staff in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Our searchable and filterable collection allows you to easily find materials relevant to your specific role, needs, and topics of interest. If you or someone you know is seeking support for substance use disorder, we encourage you to visit helplinema.org for assistance.
Focus Audiences
- Medical Practitioners and Nurses: Guidelines for clinical best practices, assessment tools, and strategies for patient-centered care.
- Counselors and Social Workers: Materials focused on patient engagement, mental health support, substance use prevention, and equitable treatment access.
- Administrators: Resources for operational management, compliance tracking, and navigating policy updates.
- Support Staff: Guides to enhance patient interaction, communication, and daily operations.
Use Filters to Narrow Your Search
- Topics: Explore materials on key areas such as person-centered care, compliance, operations, equity, engagement, stigma reduction, and treatment access.
- Resource Types: Access downloadable PDFs, toolkits, regulations, guidelines, checklists, videos, and BSAS updates.
- Sources: Browse OTP TTA Center-created resources, resources from trusted organizations, peer-reviewed journals, and more.
Find Resources
| Resource | Topic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Careers of Substance | Co-occurring substance use and disorders, Coordinated and Comprehensive Care, Equitable Access and Stigma Reduction, Infectious Disease, Person-Centered Care, Regulatory, Take-Home Medications, Telehealth, Treatment Admission and Retention | Website | |
| OTP TTA Promotional Flyer | Co-occurring substance use and disorders, Coordinated and Comprehensive Care, Equitable Access and Stigma Reduction, Infectious Disease, Person-Centered Care, Regulatory, Take-Home Medications, Telehealth, Treatment Admission and Retention | Resource | OTP TTA Center |
| Waiver from Certain Regulatory Requirements and Guidance – 42 CFR Part 8 and 105 CMR 164.000 – Updated Jul 2025 | Regulatory | Document | BSAS |
| ASAM Treatment Planning Template | Regulatory | Document | |
| Best Practice: Promoting Infectious Disease Testing in MA Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) | Coordinated and Comprehensive Care, Infectious Disease, Regulatory | Document | MADPH |
| OTP TTA Center – Needs Assessment Report Executive Summary | Person-Centered Care, Regulatory | Document | OTP TTA Center |
| Street Check: Community Drug Checking | Person-Centered Care, Regulatory | Website | |
| Harm Reduction: Laying the Groundwork | Person-Centered Care, Regulatory | Live Training | Grayken Center for Addiction |
| OTP Geographic Access report | Person-Centered Care, Regulatory | Live Training | BSAS |
| Implementing The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Utilization Management. | Person-Centered Care, Regulatory | Live Training | ASAM |
Need help finding a resource?
If you’re unsure what resource best fits your needs, contact us! We’re here to help you navigate the library, identify relevant materials, and connect you with tailored support.