Atlas Resources Available for SUD Referrals

Date: 06/22/21

ATLAS is an innovative, new tool for locating a substance use disorder (SUD) treatment provider. 
 
Addiction Treatment Locator, Analysis, and Standards (ATLAS) platform is a valuable, easy to use online referral resource for anyone working with those who have substance use disorders. ATLAS is the product of a two year, six-state pilot project with the national nonprofit organization, Shatterproof. The Office of Behavioral Health is the lead agency for Louisiana in this project.
 
ATLAS is free and searchable by topics such as location, insurance accepted and services offered. ATLAS provides information on whether SUD treatment facilities offer services that align with evidence-based best practices known to improve patient outcomes. It also allows patients and family members to report on their experiences in treatment, and read others’ experiences. 
 
ATLAS also includes a lay-friendly 13-question assessment tool that offers a suggested level of care (e.g., outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, etc.) where a full ASAM 6 Dimension risk evaluation can occur to validate the screening, or clarify for an appropriate level of care.
 
To learn more details about the ATLAS treatment, visit the ATLAS website.
 
We hope this is a helpful resource to you in referring patients for SUD treatment. If primary care providers have any questions, please contact:
 
Ford Baker, LCSW                                        Leah Kauffman
ford.baker@la.gov                                       lkaufman@shatterproof.org