GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation
Topics:
Mental Health
Substance Use Treatment
This resource is part of The Federal Interagency Reentry Council's A Record of Progress and a Roadmap for the Future.
The GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation, under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), is built upon the GAINS model. This model includes the following core strategies:
- Gather: Screen for and collect new research findings and best practices
- Assess: Synthesize this information into appropriate and targeted communication for various types of users
- Integrate: Organize facilitated learning and follow through
- Network: Build and strengthen networks and infrastructure
- Stimulate: Identify and use the most cost-effective ways of achieving significant results
The GAINS center webpage is a collection of resources aimed at helping to expand community services for adults who are in the criminal justice system and experiencing a mental and/or substance use disorder.
