Aims

To support the free and open dissemination of research findings and information on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. To encourage open access to peer-reviewed articles free for all to view.

For full versions of posted research articles readers are encouraged to email requests for "electronic reprints" (text file, PDF files, FAX copies) to the corresponding or lead author, who is highlighted in the posting.

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Sunday, July 1, 2007

BUILDING A NATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Overview

Concluding a two year strategic planning process that involved over 5,000 individuals across the nation, the Annapolis Coalition has completed the Action Plan on Behavioral Health Workforce Development. Funded by the three Centers within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Coalition was charged with developing a comprehensive plan to address the nation' growing crisis surrounding efforts to recruit, retain, and effectively train a prevention and treatment workforce in the mental health and addiction sectors of this field.
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The final report reviews the current workforce and its environment; outlines a set of general findings; identifies seven core strategic goals; and outlines the objectives and actions necessary to achieve each goal. Detailed implementation plans link action to recommended stakeholders, providing a detailed blueprint for use by individuals and organizations of all types. A section on focused topics examines the workforce issues germane to selected populations, settings, and the critical issue of workforce financing.

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