OTA Technical Assistance

The The Office of Technical Assistance ("OTA" - formerly NTAC) addresses system issues through Technical Assistance in a variety of ways, including: assessing the role and function of the State Mental Health Agency within a managed care environment; creating strategies for involving consumers and families in mental health service planning, delivery, and evaluation; building coalitions among key stakeholders within state systems; and implementing models of excellence and innovative practices (e.g., cultural competence, employment services, and co-occurring disorders).

In addition, OTA facilitates state, regional, and national consultation; supports special topic technical assistance and training; organizes consensus development conferences and teleconferences; maintains a consultant database; produces publications and reports; and promotes model service system standards review and analysis.

OTA accepts requests for technical assistance from State Mental Health Agency directors on a continuous basis throughout the year. Requests must be aligned with the recommendations of the President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health.

For more information on how to apply for Technical Assistance from OTA please contact Pat Shea at Pat.Shea@nasmhpd.org