Introduction
What this practice guide covers, who it's for, and how to navigate the chapters and interactive tools.
A practical resource for everyday work
A practice guide is a working tool — not a textbook. It helps people in social services, healthcare, education, and the justice system turn ideas, values, and frameworks into actions they can use on the job, where the work is complex and people's lives are directly affected.
Four things this guide is built to help you do
Click any tile to see how it shows up in day-to-day work at the intersection of substance use and IDD / Autism.
Practice guides help ensure work is not just rule-following, but thoughtful, respectful, and effective. They support better outcomes by helping professionals apply their values in everyday decisions and interactions — with consistency across teams, and care that stays centered on the person.