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Medical marijuana legalization
Allow eligible patients to use marijuana for medical purposes; often called medical marijuana laws (MMLs)
Medical-legal partnerships
Integrate legal services into health care settings to address legal issues that affect health (e.g., housing, food, utilities); services provided by private practice lawyers, law students, etc.
Medication-assisted treatment access enhancement initiatives
Provide medications such as methadone to individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder in outpatient, residential, and hospital settings, usually with counseling and behavioral therapies; often called MAT
Mental health benefits legislation
Regulate mental health insurance to increase access to mental health services, including treatment for substance use disorders
Mental Health First Aid
Provide an 8 or 12 hour training to educate laypeople about how to assist individuals with mental health problems or at risk for problems such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders
Mentoring for new nurses
Pair new nurses with more experienced nurses who act as a resource and provide support as the new nurse establishes her or himself professionally
Mentoring programs for high school graduation
Establish programs that connect students at risk of dropping out with trained adult mentors who provide ongoing guidance for academic and personal challenges
Mentoring programs to prevent youth delinquency
Pair youth at risk for delinquent behavior with mentors to develop relationships and spend time at regular meetings for an extended period; mentors have greater knowledge, skills, etc. than mentees