Table 1.

Definitions of Technical Assistance (TA) topics

Topic	Definition
EBPs	TA activities focused on substance use interventions supported by research, including medications for opioid use disorder, motivational interviewing, contingency management, and trauma-informed care
Provider Self-Care	TA events focused on compassion fatigue, burnout, and self-care practices for providers caring for clients with substance use disorders
Leadership Development	TA events focused on training in both clinical supervision and leadership skills
Health Equity and Disparities	TA activities focused on topics including cultural humility and providing culturally and linguistically appropriate treatment services
Stigma	TA events focused on providing education about and reducing the stigma associated with substance use disorders
Consumer Needs	TA events related to building general knowledge of substance use/substance use treatment such as the etiology and epidemiology of addiction