It has long been recognized that domestic violence can have significant mental health and substance use-related effects. Yet, the lack of collaboration between systems often leave survivors and their families without ways to address both safety and recovery needs. In order to address these gaps in services, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Administration for Children and Families (ACF) issued an Information Memorandum calling for increased collaboration between domestic violence, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment providers and systems. This webinar will provide an overview of key issues, recommendations and resources highlighted in the Information Memorandum as well as policy-relevant data from two national NCDVTMH surveys – one of DV programs and one of state women’s substance use coordinators. It will also provide an opportunity to discuss policy and practice implications for State, Territory, and Tribal Coalitions and State FVPSA Administrators.

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