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

ResourceTopicTypeSource
Engagement and Retention of Nonabstinent Patients in Substance Use TreatmentCo-occurring substance use and disorders, Coordinated and Comprehensive Care, Equitable Access and Stigma Reduction, Infectious Disease, Person-Centered Care, Take-Home Medications, Telehealth, Treatment Admission and RetentionDocumentASAM
42 CFR Part 2 – An overview of Recent Changes to 42 CFR Part 2RegulatoryWebinar SlidesSAMHSA Funded
Snapshots for Implementation for 42 CFR Part 8RegulatoryVideoSAMHSA
42 CFR Part 8 “The Final Rule”RegulatoryDocumentSAMHSA
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Checklist and Learning Collaborative to Promote Quality and Safety in the Perinatal Care of Women with Opioid Use DisordersPerson-Centered CareArticlePeer-Reviewed Journal
To Battle The Fentanyl Overdose Epidemic, Modernize Methadone TreatmentEquitable Access and Stigma ReductionArticlePeer-Reviewed Journal
Telemedicine Use and Quality of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in the US During the COVID-19 PandemicTelehealthArticlePeer-Reviewed Journal
Recent modifications to the US methadone treatment system are a Band-Aid—not a solution—to the nation’s broken opioid use disorder treatment systemEquitable Access and Stigma Reduction, RegulatoryArticlePeer-Reviewed Journal
Racial Inequality in Receipt of Medications for Opioid Use DisorderEquitable Access and Stigma ReductionArticlePeer-Reviewed Journal
Not in my treatment center: Leadership’s perception of barriers to MOUD adoptionEquitable Access and Stigma ReductionArticlePeer-Reviewed Journal

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.