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.
Implementation Strategies Infographic
This infographic provides an overview of implementation strategies, their key components, and why they matter when implementing a new effective mental health practice. The infographic…
Factors Influencing Implementation Infographic
This infographic provides an overview of factors influencing implementation, their key components, and why they matter when implementing a new effective mental health practice. The…
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…
Community Engagement and Needs Assessment Infographic
This infographic provides an overview of community engagement and needs assessment, their key components, and why they matter when implementing a new effective mental health…
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…
Sustainment Support Planning Infographic
The Sustainment Support Planning Infographic outlines 10 practical steps that mental health programs can take to develop, implement, and refine a sustainment action plan—from defining…
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.
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…








