This guide from the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging provides emerging research and best practices to help service providers ask questions about sexual orientation and gender identity when working with LGBT older adults in supportive and affirming ways. Relying on research, real-world knowledge, and experience, the guide outlines how to incorporate sexual orientation and gender identity questions into client forms; why this is helpful along with suggestions for discussing sexual orientation and gender identity with older clients.
Crisis Services: Addressing Unique Needs of Diverse Populations
This paper discusses the considerations, challenges, and implications of treating diverse populations (by race, age, ability, and other factors) in any of the varied crisis settings.
Resources to Support Mental Health and Coping with the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
SPRC compiled a selection of webpages and information sheets on mental health and coping with the effects of COVID-19.
Crisis Services: Meeting Needs, Saving Lives
This book is composed of SAMHSA’s “National Guidelines for Behavioral Health Crisis Care: Best Practice Toolkit” and related papers on crisis services.
Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program
The Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program (SRM) provides free consultation, support, and resources that promote therapeutic best practices for providers working with Veterans at risk of suicide.