Addiction Technology Transfer Centers Cooperative Agreement

The purpose of this SAMHSA program is to develop and strengthen the specialized behavioral healthcare and primary healthcare workforce that provides substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery support services. This is done by accelerating the adoption and implementation of evidence-based and promising SUD treatment and recovery-oriented practices and services; heightening the awareness, knowledge, and skills of the workforce that addresses the needs of people with substance use or other co-occurring health disorders; and fostering regional and national alliances among culturally diverse practitioners, researchers, policy makers, funders, and the recovery community. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • Developing and strengthening the workforce for SUD treatment and recovery support services • Accelerating the adoption of evidence-based practices and services • Heightening awareness, knowledge, and skills of the workforce • Fostering regional and national alliances among various stakeholders • Providing funding for eligible applicants, including States, Territories, and nonprofit entities