Considerations for the Care and Treatment of Mental and Substance Use Disorders in the COVID-19 Epidemic: March 20, 2020

Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Published: 3/20/2020. This one-page document offers considerations for behavioral healthcare facilities aimed at decreasing the likelihood of COVID-19 infection and viral transmission, and providing for the behavioral health needs of patients. It strongly recommends the use of telehealth and/or telephonic services to provide evaluation and treatment of patients. (PDF)
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