Simply stated, best practices represents the coming together of knowledge and skills of the practitioner; the desires and values of the consumer/family; and the best research evidence that links a particular intervention with a desired outcome.

The term "best practice" is a compilation of evidence-based practice, promising practices, emerging practice, value-based practice, and practice-based evidence.

What best practices are currently available?

Although providers are in varying stages of implementation, the following are best practices that are currently available through the OCCMHA’s provider network:

• Family Psycho-education
• Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (Co-occurring substance abuse and mental illness)
• Parent Management Training
• Assertive Community Treatment
• Supported Employment
• Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• Transition to Independence Process System (TIPS) for young adults
• Wraparound as a System of Care Model
• Mobile Crisis Intervention Team
• Jail Diversion (Gains/TAPA)
• Housing Programs
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Moral Reconation Therapy