Division of Behavioral Health Services
Children's Practice Guidelines
Under the direction of the Children's Medical Director, ADHS/DBHS has researched and published Practice Protocols. These Arizona specific practice protocols assist behavioral health providers in the children's public behavioral health system implement best practice. In addition to Arizona specific Clinical Practice Protocols, ADHS/DBHS relies on national best practice guidelines for the Children's System of Care. For definitions, please refer to our Practice Protocol Definitions page.
ADHS/DBHS Children's Practice Protocols
- The Child and Family Team Practice
- Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment for Substance Use Disorders in Children and Adolescents
- Out of Home Services for Children and Adolescents
- Medication Guidelines for Children: Birth to Five Years of Age
- Working with the Birth to Five Population
- Family and Youth Involvement in the Children's Behavioral Health System
- Support and Rehabilitation Services for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults
- Transition to Adulthood
- Developmental Disability
- The Unique Behavioral Health Service Needs of Children, Youth and Families Involved with CPS
Note: Information above provided in PDF files, unless otherwise indicated. PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader™ to view.
National Practice Guidelines
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- National Institute of Mental Health
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration