ASAM Transition

Important Note* We have updated the ASAM portion of our website. The ASAM Transition Website Changes document describes the changes made during this process.

• Guidance for the Application of ASAM for Adults - 2/22
• Behavioral HealthChoices Provider ASAM Rates
• Guidance for the Application of ASAM WM in PA SUD Tx System 
• OMHSAS-23-03 Bulletin  - Aligning Co-Occurring Services with the ASAM Criteria *New

Aligned Facilities

ASAM Level 2.5 (Partial Hospitalization Services) Aligned Facilities
ASAM Level 3.7 (Medically Monitored Intensive Inpatient) Aligned Facilities

ASAM Service Alignment

Trainings

• ASAM In-Person Training Website 
  
• ASAM Criteria New Training Announcement 2022
• DDAP ASAM-Related Trainings
  

Monthly ASAM Technical Assistance Series

ASAM Monthly Technical Assistance Series

October 2021: ASAM Update by DDAP and DHS
View Slides | View Recording | Q&A

November 2021: MAT Across the Continuum of Care
View Slides | View Recording | Q&A

December 2021: Individualized Documentation Considerations
View Slides | View Recording | Q&A

January 2022: Therapies
View Slides | View Recording | Q&A

February 2022: Co-Occurring Capability
View Slides | View Recording | Q&A

March 2022: Special Populations
View Slides | View Recording | Q&A

April 2022: ASAM Myths and Facts
View Slides | View Recording

May 2022: Support System
View Slides | View Recording

June 2022: Staffing
View Slides | View Recording

July 2022: ASAM Alignment Document Review
View Slides | View Recording

August 2022: ASAM Alignment Review Provider Perspective & Record Review
View Slides | View Recording

September 2022: Withdrawal Management
View Slides | View Recording 

October 2022: Individualized Program Schedules
View Slides | View Recording

November 2022: ASAM Alignment Reviews
View Slides | View Recording 

February 2023: Guiding Principles of The ASAM Criteria
View Slides | View Recording 

March 2023: Comparing Level 3 Residential Services and Recovery House Information
View Slides | View Recording 

April 2023: Comparing Levels 1, 2.1, 2.5, & OTP Services
View Slides | View Recording | Q&A

May 2023: ASAM Family Treatment
View Slides | View Recording | Q&A 

June 2023: Residential Family Services
View Slides | View Recording | Q&A 

August 2023: Case Management Services
View Slides  | View Recording 

Application documents

• Risk Rating Tip Sheet - 3/20
• ASAM Frequently Asked Questions - 2/22

ASAM Historical Documents

• Listening Sessions Presentation - 6/18
• Presentation from meeting with HealthChoices representatives - 10/18
• Letter to General Assembly - 5/18