COE-NF Newsletter – October 2024

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

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...

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.

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).

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.