Resource Library
Our curated Resource Library features practical, pragmatic, and accessible resources tied to our eight core topics to support the preparation, implementation, and sustainment of effective mental health practices and programs.
Child Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) Needs Assessment Template and Guidelines
The National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Children, Youth, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)…
Exploring CMHIS’s Implementation Support and Core Topics With Our Priority Audiences
Between December 2024 and February 2025, CMHIS held 17 discussion groups to gather information on the needs of our audiences related to the selection, implementation,…
National Repository of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures
The National Repository of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) was identified and vetted by a national panel of experts on Measurement-Based Care (MBC). The PROMs are…
Understanding Measurement-Based Care: How It Differs From Program Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement
Measurement-Based Care (MBC), Program Evaluation, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) rely on data to inform decisions and improve outcomes. Each process involves ongoing assessment and…
CMHIS Needs Assessment Survey Results: What Support Do Implementers Want?
Between April and June 2025, CMHIS assessed the needs and preferences of staff and leaders implementing mental health practices in state and local agencies, community…
What Makes a Good Mental Health Needs Assessment?
Mental health needs assessments (MHNA) are a fundamental foundation for commissioning and delivering services which truly meet the needs of local communities. Only by understanding…
Contextual Determinants Affecting Implementation: Qualitative Interview Guide
This practical, user-friendly, five-question, semi-structured interview guide helps identify and understand the factors that may influence the implementation and sustainment of a practice.
The Partner Engagement Guide: Meaningfully Engaging and Integrating Partners into the Research Process
To support the increased engagement of partners in research, this guide provides a practical set of recommendations on how to identify and meaningfully engage with…








