New - A Community-Based Comprehensive Psychiatric Crisis Response Service: An Informational and Instructional Monograph.  The latest publication produced by TAC is a manual to be used as a tool by any individual or group who is considering developing a new crisis service delivery system, expanding an existing crisis service system, or improving the effectiveness of an existing system.

Turning Knowledge Into Practice: A Manual for Behavioral Health Administrators and Practitioners About Understanding and Implementing Evidence-Based Practices.  The latest publication produced by TAC is a manual that can help make evidence-based practices work for you.

Best Practices for Components of Recovery.  TAC's Senior Program Manager Wilma Townsend worked with the Office of Consumer Services under the Ohio Department of Mental Health to develop a Recovery Process Model and Emerging Best Practices to define and enhance the quality of mental health services. These were developed as a guide for consumers to increase their understanding of their roles in the recovery process and as advocates for the delivery of quality services by competent service providers. The model clarifies what consumers have discovered during their personal recovery journeys about their roles and the roles of others in the recovery process. Additionally, the model and best practices are intended to serve as educational tools for family members/significant others, mental health professionals, administrators, regulators, and third party payers.  To read this guide in PDF format, click here.

Behavioral Health Needs and Gaps in New Mexico (2002) This project is a comprehensive assessment of behavioral needs and gaps in New Mexico stemming from legislative and executive branch direction and funded by multiple state agencies and managed care organizations. Click here to access the report.

Georgia Co-Occurring Best Practice Suggestions (2002) Click here to access the report.

Olmstead and Supportive Housing: A Vision for the Future (December 2001) TAC developed a "white paper" for CHCS on best practices and future strategies to expand permanent supportive housing for people with disabilities covered by the U.S. Supreme Court's Olmstead decision.  Click here to view the report in PDF format.

Crisis Services for Adults and Children (Draft) A monograph will soon be released on Crisis Services for Adults and Children that will discuss the components of a comprehensive crisis delivery system, the policies and procedures and budget needed to operate such a system, and the available practice guidelines about crisis delivery services.  Click here to see an outline of this monograph.

1998 Behavioral Outcomes & Guidelines Sourcebook: A Practical Guide to Measuring, Managing and Standardizing Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Chapter 4 written by Stephen L. Day.  This article presents new approaches to outcome and performance measurements that are directly related to the needs and choices of consumers and their families. Please contact the publisher, Linda Ragusin at (630) 305-7251, for a copy.

Care Management, Case Management, and Utilization Review in a Managed Care Environment: An Introduction to Terms and Concept written by Pam Hyde. This monograph describes the differences between these concepts and how they may be applied in a managed care environment.  Click here to view the document in PDF format.