COE-NF Newsletter – October 2024

by | Oct 8, 2024 | Featured, News

The October 2024 newsletter highlights resources and training to enhance mental health care in nursing facilities. Key topics include National Depression Screening Day, guidance on psychotropic medication use, and upcoming training events on trauma-informed care and nonpharmacological interventions for mental wellness.

Unpacking the Behavioral Health Equity Concept

by | Oct 7, 2024 | Podcast

Explore how behavioral health equity is not just a concept, but a guiding principle within long-term care facilities. From ensuring fair access to mental health resources to addressing systemic barriers that impact vulnerable populations, discover the strategies...

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

by | Sep 26, 2024 | Event

ACCME AND NAB CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training provides skills to contact and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge or experiencing a crisis. This session provides a...

An Introduction to Trauma-informed Care

by | Sep 26, 2024 | Event

ACCME & NAB CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED. In this brief 30-minute training, nursing facility staff will explore the principles of trauma-informed care and learn techniques for creating a safe environment where both residents and staff can thrive. Learning Objectives:...

the center of excellence for behavioral health in nursing facilities (COE-NF)

Established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the COE-NF offers Certified Medicare and Medicaid Nursing Facility Staff a centralized resource hub with easy access to trainings, technical assistance and additional resources, at no cost.

Learn more about us

What We Do

We help nursing facilities to improve the quality of life and care provided for residents who are experiencing a variety of behavioral health disorders, with a focus on Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Co-Occurring Disorders (COD).

More About What We Do

Who We Help

We provide direct technical assistance, evidence-based training, and resources that are appropriate for every member of your long-term care facility — from those providing day-to-day direct care, to clinical and administrative staff.

More About Who We Help