Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment

Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment

SBIRT is a national prevention initiative that identifies clients who are using alcohol and other drugs at risky levels, and intervenes before client substance abuse becomes substance dependence. IHR trains medical and early childhood professionals on screening protocols and provides information on how to help clients that need further assessment.

Acronym: SBIRT

Funder: Mass. DPH, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services

Area served: Massachusetts