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 Type: Access downloadable PDFs, toolkits, regulations, guidelines, checklists, videos, and BSAS updates.
Find Resources
| Resource | Topic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMHSA Dear Colleague Syphilis Letter | Co-occurring substance use and disorders, Coordinated and Comprehensive Care, Equitable Access and Stigma Reduction, Infectious Disease, Person-Centered Care, Regulatory, Treatment Admission and Retention | Document | SAMHSA |
| Massachusetts HIV-Specific Criminal Laws | Co-occurring substance use and disorders, Coordinated and Comprehensive Care, Equitable Access and Stigma Reduction, Infectious Disease, Person-Centered Care, Treatment Admission and Retention | Website | CHLP |
| MA DPH BIDLS Hepatitis C (HCV) webpage | Co-occurring substance use and disorders, Coordinated and Comprehensive Care, Equitable Access and Stigma Reduction, Infectious Disease, Person-Centered Care, Treatment Admission and Retention | Website | BIDLS |
| A Guide to Support Individuals with HIV/Hepatitis C in Substance Use Service Settings | Co-occurring substance use and disorders, Coordinated and Comprehensive Care, Equitable Access and Stigma Reduction, Infectious Disease, Person-Centered Care, Treatment Admission and Retention | Article | TargetHIV |
| Data Security and Confidentiality Guidelines for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Disease, and Tuberculosis Programs | Co-occurring substance use and disorders, Coordinated and Comprehensive Care, Equitable Access and Stigma Reduction, Infectious Disease, Person-Centered Care, Treatment Admission and Retention | Document | CDC |
| Best Practice: Promoting Infectious Disease Testing in MA Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) | Co-occurring substance use and disorders, Coordinated and Comprehensive Care, Equitable Access and Stigma Reduction, Infectious Disease, Person-Centered Care, Treatment Admission and Retention | Article | Peer-Reviewed Journal |
| Best Practices for Patient-Centered Care: Expanding Infectious Disease Testing in MA Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) | Person-Centered Care | OTP TTA Center | |
| Best Practices for Patient-Centered Care: Expanding Infectious Disease Testing in MA Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) | Person-Centered Care | Webinar Recording | OTP TTA Center |
| Best Practices for Patient-Centered Care: Take-home Medications | Take-Home Medications | Webinar Recording | OTP TTA Center |
| Best Practices for Patient-Centered Care: Take-home Medications | Take-Home Medications | OTP TTA Center |
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.