These resources are provided by Adult & Teen Challenge as a courtesy only. Adult & Teen Challenge recommends that you consult authoritative sources for up-to-date information on COVID-19. We hope these links and ideas are helpful, but we do not intend for this to be a substitute for authoritative data and information put out by the Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization, and other agencies.
Update 1/13/2022
Supreme Court Blocks COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Most Large Employers
Healthcare facilities receiving federal funding from Medicare or Medicaid will still be subject to the mandate.
Update 4/20/2020
Opening Up America Again
President Trump has unveiled Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts. These steps will help state and local officials when reopening their economies, getting people back to work, and continuing to protect American lives.
Update 4/6/2020
SBA Clarifies Eligibility of Faith-Based Organizations to Participate in Paycheck Protection and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Programs
On Saturday, the Small Business Administration issued a press release clarifying eligibility of faith-based organizations to participate in BOTH the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans loan programs for COVID recovery.
Update 4/1/2020
Paycheck Protection Program Application is Now Available
The SBA forms for the paycheck protection act under the CARES Act were released yesterday afternoon. ATC centers should be working with their local experienced SBA lenders to move in these loans.
Update 3/27/2020
CARES Act Analysis
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) (S. 748) provides significant funding for businesses, hospitals, schools, and social support programs, among many other things.
Update 3/24/2020
Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19
SAMHSA is committed to providing regular training and technical assistance (TTA) on matters related to the mental and substance use disorder field as they deal with COVID-19.
Update 3/23/2020
COVID-19 Grants
Grants for 501c3 nonprofit organizations serving those impacted by the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Update 3/19/2020
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Response and 42 CFR Part 2 Guidance
In response to the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is providing this guidance to ensure that substance use disorder treatment services are uninterrupted during this public health emergency. SAMHSA understands that, in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on social distancing, as well as state or local government-issued bans or guidelines on gatherings of multiple people, many substance use disorder treatment provider offices are closed, or patients are not able to present for treatment services in person. Therefore, there has been an increased need for telehealth services, and in some areas without adequate telehealth technology, providers are offering telephonic consultations to patients. In such instances, providers may not be able to obtain written patient consent for disclosure of substance use disorder records.
The prohibitions on use and disclosure of patient identifying information under 42 C.F.R. Part 2 would not apply in these situations to the extent that, as determined by the provider(s), a medical emergency exists. Under 42 U.S.C. §290dd-2(b)(2)(A) and 42 C.F.R. §2.51, patient identifying information may be disclosed by a part 2 program or other lawful holder to medical personnel, without patient consent, to the extent necessary to meet a bona fide medical emergency in which the patient’s prior informed consent cannot be obtained. Information disclosed to the medical personnel who are treating such a medical emergency may be re-disclosed by such personnel for treatment purposes as needed. We note that Part 2 requires programs to document certain information in their records after a disclosure is made pursuant to the medical emergency exception. We emphasize that, under the medical emergency exception, providers make their own determinations whether a bona fide medical emergency exists for purposes of providing needed treatment to patients.
Update 3/19/2020
NIDA Update
COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
As people across the U.S. and the rest of the world contend with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the research community should be alert to the possibility that it could hit some populations with substance use disorders (SUDs) particularly hard. Because it attacks the lungs, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 could be an especially serious threat to those who smoke tobacco or marijuana or who vape. People with opioid use disorder (OUD) and methamphetamine use disorder may also be vulnerable due to those drugs’ effects on respiratory and pulmonary health. Additionally, individuals with a substance use disorder are more likely to experience homelessness or incarceration than those in the general population, and these circumstances pose unique challenges regarding transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19. All these possibilities should be a focus of active surveillance as we work to understand this emerging health threat.
Update 3/18/2020
HHS Update
HHS recognizes faith and community leaders are a valuable source of comfort and support for your members and communities during times of distress, including the growing presence of COVID-19 in different parts of the U.S. You able to provide trusted guidance and be a resource for accurate information. You also have the capacity to allay fears and manage stigma in order to restore a sense of calm and safety into the lives of those in your care. To support your efforts, please find attached the COVID-19 Recommended Preventive Practices and FAQs for Faith-based and Community Leaders. This resource is also available at https://bit.ly/COVID19-CFOI.
Update 3/17/2020
SAMHSA has released some great resources. You can view them here: https://www.samhsa.gov/
One in particular that is worth checking out is Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak
