NASHIA is excited to join our partners with the Link Center, the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS), and NADD, in announcing the release of a new groundbreaking publication, Cross-System Strategies to Support Children with Complex Behavioral Health Conditions, authored by Nancy Thaler with contributions from Stacy L. Nonnemacher, PhD. This important resource responds directly to one of the most urgent challenges facing states and families: how to better support children with complex behavioral health needs who are often served across multiple systems, including behavioral health, child welfare, Medicaid, developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, education, and juvenile justice.

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Developed for Community Supervision Officers and other professionals across the criminal legal system, this resource provides an overview of brain injury, screening considerations, and practical applications of motivational interviewing when working with individuals who have experienced a brain injury. It is intended to complement, not replace, formal motivational interviewing training.

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This toolkit is intended for deflection teams, first responders, and partners involved in post-overdose response. It provides practical guidance for identifying potential brain injury after overdose and adjusting outreach, communication, and expectations to reduce harm and support engagement.

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