August 16, 2023
Components
- Substance Use Prevention and Intervention
Resource Types
- Intervention
What is this tool?
Outreach, Screening, Assessment, and Referral (OSAR) programs are available to all persons looking for information about substance use services. OSAR programs can be the starting point for people who want help accessing substance use services and are unsure where to begin. OSAR services are incorporated into multiple local mental health authorities (LMHAs) and local behavioral health authorities (LBHAs) and are available in several locations across the 11 Texas Health and Human Services Regions. The only requirement for services is that a person must be currently residing in the State of Texas.
For immediate and confidential help, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, please call the OSAR in your region. Counties served by each OSAR are listed under each OSAR’s contact information. You may also request help by contacting 211 Texas or calling 877-541-7905.
Who is this tool for?
OSAR programs are available to all persons looking for information about substance use services.
What are the costs associated with this tool?
Please contact your OSAR for the latest costs and commitments for their program offerings.
What resources are useful for understanding or implementing the practice?
- Learn more and find your OSAR here: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-substance-use-resources/outreach-screening-assessment-referral
- Youth Substance Use Treatment Services: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/youth-substance-use/youth-substance-use-treatment-services
- Substance Use Services Location Map: https://txdshsea.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=f2fb359d9a4249f289cd8d241c3b78de
- Texas School Mental Health Resource Database: https://schoolmentalhealthtxdatabase.org/
Rating: Research-Informed
Secondary Components: Positive Safe & Supportive School Climate; Early Mental Health Prevention & Intervention; Suicide Prevention Intervention and Postvention; Positive Youth Development
