COE-NF Newsletter – May 2025

by | May 13, 2025 | Featured, News

This issue features Mental Health Awareness Month resources, including step-by-step guides, webinars, and customizable toolkits. Plus, get updates on current initiatives, upcoming events, and practical tools to support nursing facility staff.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

by | May 9, 2025 | Featured, News

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) is excited to offer a comprehensive five-week training plan designed to promote mental well-being in your facility.

Understanding Co-occurring Disorders: A Brief Overview

by | Apr 22, 2025 | Event

ACCME & NAB CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE.  This presentation focuses on the unique challenges and considerations associated with co-occurring disorders (medical/physical illness and/or mental health or substance use disorders) in nursing facility residents. It explores...

An Introduction to Trauma-informed Care

by | Apr 22, 2025 | Event

ACCME & NAB CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE.  In this informative 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: Define...

Implementing a Behavioral Health Ambassador Program

by | Apr 22, 2025 | Event

ACCME & NAB CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE. Mental health and substance use disorders are becoming increasingly common in nursing facility populations, highlighting the urgent need for staff who are equipped to recognize and respond to these challenges. One effective...

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.

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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).

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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.

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