Population Specific
Coast to Forest
Though mental health and substance use disorders impact every community, some populations experience these challenges at higher rates.
In response to this, we’ve created this section of our web library to support timely education and the sharing of culturally tailored resources.
We’ll continue to add to this over time with tabs designed to equip you with the basic information you need to support these communities well and refer individuals that you live with, work with, or serve to appropriate resources.
Disability, Mental Health, & Substance Use

Part 1: Introduction
People with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by mental health conditions, and alcohol and drug use disorders.

Part 2: Understand the Context
People with disabilities face discrimination, stigma, and prejudice because of their disability or disabilities.

Part 3: Address Barriers & What We Can Do
This section breaks down actionable steps that can be taken to help make mental health and substance prevention and intervention accessible for disabled people