SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) is a public‑health model for substance use disorder that provides universal screening in medical and community settings, short motivational interventions for those identified with risky substance use and referrals to specialty treatment when needed. It’s brief (5–10 min), evidence‑based and designed to catch issues early before they worsen.
Interested in diving deeper? Check out our video series to explore how SBIRT works in real‑world settings and why it matters.
The WSHA SBIRT training videos are a resource for busy teams who need brief training. They support SBIRT in all care settings, but were designed particularly for Emergency Departments and inpatient units. We recommend SBIRT Oregon for additional resources and vignettes that focus on SBIRT in primary care settings. Some team members may need more in-depth training, especially those who are setting up SBIRT processes for the first time or providers who plan to bill for SBIRT. Please see the “Resources” section at the bottom of the page for links to additional SBIRT support.
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment training (SBIRT)
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1: Introduction to SBIRT |
2. Screening |
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3. Brief Intervention Basics |
4. Brief Intervention Approaches |
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5. Referral to Treatment |
Patient Vignette #1 |
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Patient Vignette #2 |
Patient Vignette #3 |
SBIRT Supplemental Resources
- SBIRT Oregon: SBIRT Oregon hosts significant resources including workflows, screening forms, and additional videos. The SBIRT Oregon videos focus on the primary care setting
- Washington State Healthcare Authority Substance Use and SBIRT Resources: HCA provides a number of resources for screening and treatment.
- HCA-Approved In Depth SBIRT Learning Module: Completing this course meets HCA’s three and a half-hour training requirement to be certified to submit billing and provide, or supervise individuals providing, SBIRT services.
Statewide Resources
- Washington Recovery HelpLine: 24/7 hotline to provide real-time support and connect individuals with local treatment resources and website tool to locate providers who prescribe medications for opioid use disorder and other medications for addiction treatment.
- ScalaNW: This program offers tools for providers to successfully start patients on medications for opioid use disorder in the ED. All resources on their website are open to the public, and hospitals can also enroll in additional services to gain access to a 24/7 scheduling line for their patients.
- Perinatal Education, Research & Clinical Consultation (PERC) Center: This program offers clinical consultation for providers (perinatal mental health and substance use), practice resources, continuing education, and patient resources
- WSHA: The Washington State Hospital Association has hospital-focused programs and resources for behavioral health, substance use disorder, and opioid stewardship.
General Substance Use Resources
- CA Bridge: Focuses on treatment resources for health care providers but also includes screening and other resources
- SAMHSA: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration page includes national resources and funding opportunities.
This production is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number GA145991, the Rural Communities Opioid Response‐Implementation totaling $1,000,000 with 25% percent financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government