Evidence-Based Practices: Shaping Mental Health Services Toward Recovery

Implementing Evidence-Based Practices Project

The Implementing Evidence-Based Practices Project was planned to take place in three phases over a five to six year period, as described below.

Phase I: Development of the Implementation Resource Kits—Fall 2000 to Summer 2002

During Phase I the core principles and critical elements of each of the six evidence-based practices were identified and guidelines for their implementation developed. This resulted in the development of a comprehensive implementation plan—production of implementation resource kits and development of a structured program of training and consultation—to facilitate the adoption of evidence-based practices in routine clinical settings.

Phase II: Pilot Testing the Implementation resource kits—Summer 2002 to Summer 2005

Phase II entails a multi-state demonstration of implementation using the resource kit materials in conjunction with a structured program of consultation and training. The goals are (1) to demonstrate that evidence-based practices can be successfully implemented in routine practice settings; (2) to improve the implementation resource kits including the recommendations for consultation and training support based on information gathered from pilot experiences; and (3) to learn more about the range of variables that facilitate or impede implementation in routine treatment settings.

Phase III: National Demonstration—starting in 2006

Phase III is designed to be a broad implementation effort in which the modified implementation resource kits will be made available throughout the United States.

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