Evidence-Based Practices (EBP)

Evidence-based treatment and prevention practices are those that research has proved effective. DHS is adopting proven practices in addictions and mental health services. The Oregon Legislature directed DHS and four other state agencies to spend increasing shares of public dollars on evidence-based services, culminating in 75 percent by the 2009-11 budget period. Approved practices, which have undergone independent review, can be found on this Web site.

If you have questions regarding the information on this page, please contact Shawn Clark at (503) 945-9720 or Shawn.Clark@state.or.us   

Joint Interim Judiciary Committee Reports

• 2010 Addictions and Mental Health Division Report 
• Reports from Other Agencies
• 2008 Addictions and Mental Health Division Report 
• 2006 Addictions and Mental Health Division Report  
• 2004 Addictions and Mental Health Division Report (renamed from: 2004 Progress Report on the Implementation of EBP, Presentation to the Judiciary Committee
• Adoption of Medications in Substance Abuse Treatment: Priorities and Strategies of Single State Authorities 
• Summary of ORS 182.525 (Senate Bill 267)   

• AMH Approved Practices and Process
• The revised EBP definition (PDF)

How to Propose an EBP

• Application for EBP Review (PDF)  (Word) 
• Instructions for AMH Application Review (PDF)
• AMH EBP Revised Definition (PDF)  
• AMH External Application Review Procedure (PDF) 
• AMH Internal Application Review Procedure (PDF)
• Tools for Determining Level of Practice (PDF)
• Re-evaluation process and form (PDF)

Get more information on AMH fidelity projects and links to fidelity tools. A fidelity tool is used to verify that an intervention is being implemented in a manner consistent with the treatment model, or the research that produced the practice. The tool or scale has been shown to be reliable and valid.  

• Suicide Prevention Resource Center Best Practice Registry
• National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP)(SAMHSA)
• University of Washington Evidence-Based Practices for Treating Substance Use Disorders
• Washington State Excellence in Prevention Strategy List

• 2007 Biennial Report Effective Psychosocial Interventions for Youth with Behavioral and Emotional Needs (Hawaii Department of Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division) (PDF)
• Evidence-Based Clinical Reasoning in Children's Mental Health Services (Powerpoint)
• Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Studies of Psychosocial Treatments for Youth Exposed to Trauma (PDF)
• Evidence-Based Mental Health Treatment for Children and Adolescents

Native American Population 
AMH does not believe that an evidence-based practice from the AMH list should be assumed to be better than a culturally validated practice unless the assumption is supported by scientific evidence. Because scientific evidence for imposing practice on Native American providers is lacking, AMH concludes that a different framework is needed for working with Native American stakeholders and these stakeholders must take the primary role in defining what works for Native American clients.  

Position Paper on Native American Treatment Programs and Evidence-Based Practices  (PDF) 

Tribal Best Practices: There are many pathways (PDF)

Approved Tribal Programs 

Approved Tribal Practices Application Form (Word) 
 

• Adventure Based 
• Basketball Against Alcohol and Drugs (B.A.A.D.) 
• Canoe Journey/Family 
• Ceremonies and Rituals 
• Cradle Boards 
• Cultural Camp 
• Domestic Violence Group Treatment for Men 
• Family Unity 
• Healthy Relationship Curriculum
• Horse Program
• Native American Community Mobilization
• Native American Story-Telling
• Positive-Indian Parenting
• Pow-wow
• Round Dance 
• Sweat Lodge 
• Talking Circle 
• Tribal Crafts 
• Tribal Family Activities 
• Tribal Youth Conference  

Tribal Resources

One Sky Center
 
African-American Population
Practices that have been research with the African American population. (PDF)
 
Latino Population
Practices that have been research with the Latino population. (PDF) 
 

Working with the Criminal Justice Populations
This special Working with Criminal Justice Populations section has been created to inform treatment providers about appropriate curriculum, treatment practices, references and resources that improve outcomes for people involved with the criminal justice system. 

Department of Corrections and AMH Division EBP Understanding

Behavioral Health and Justice-Involved Populations (SAMHSA presentation)