Who we help

Supporting those who support residents.

From administrators to day-to-day caregivers, we provide resources that can be used throughout your skilled nursing facility. Now, nursing facilities can access the technical assistance, evidence-based trainings and educational materials they need, right when they need it.

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How can we help

For any questions on our services, or to find out more about how we can help, please provide some basic information on your facility by clicking on the link below.

Our Newsletter

Get all the latest information from the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities.

News & Events

COE-NF Newsletter – April 2024

This month’s newsletter focuses on Alcohol Awareness. Learn about the impact that alcohol and AUD have on individuals’ health and society as a whole….

COE-NF Newsletter – March 2024

This month’s newsletter explores managing residents with bipolar disorder and regulatory requirement considerations for residents with serious mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder.

COE-NF Newsletter – February 2024

In this issue, we highlight our new Behavioral Health Needs Assessment…

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.