Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT)

The goal of SBIRT is to reduce and prevent related health consequences, disease, accidents, and injuries.

Early intervention

SBIRT

Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment, commonly referred to as SBIRT, is an evidence-based, comprehensive, integrated approach to the delivery of early intervention, and treatment services to people with substance misuse and those at risk of developing disorders.  

 

Risky substance use is a health issue that often goes undetected; providers can help by incorporating this evidence-based tool that is demonstrated to be valid and reliable in identifying individuals with problem use or at risk for a substance use disorder (SUD).  

 

For more information on screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment, please visit our behavioral health page

SBIRT provider training and educational materials

If you wish to print SBIRT educational materials, please review the links and materials on this page. For any further discussions regarding SBIRT, please contact your Provider Relationship Management representative or Provider Relationship Account Consultant. 

 

Why SBIRT Matters – SBIRT in Action brochure - Coming soon

 

SBIRT Quick Reference Guide — Knowledge Saves — SBIRT Improving Lives Flier - Coming soon

 

 SBIRT brochure

 

SBIRT Pre-Screening Tool 

 

SAMHSA 

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Home to all the training and onboarding resources that every provider — new or experienced — can use to further their education.

 

 

 

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Improving the patient experience

A series of online courses for providers and office staff that conveys practical strategies for implementing patient care and applying best practices.

 

Serving diverse populations

Tools to offer culturally competent care

To best serve our diverse populations, it is important for our providers to have the knowledge, resources, and tools to provide the best care to all our members.

 

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