National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Navigator® Toolkit
Pointing the way to evidence-based care®
You will learn a lot as you make your way through the Navigator’s 3-step “Search-Ask-Choose” process. This toolkit can help you organize the many details you will gather and make the best choice for your situation.
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The full Navigator Toolkit includes all the worksheets described below and tells how they can help you find quality alcohol treatment.
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For Step 1—SEARCH trusted sources to find providers.
Choices Chart [Worksheet 1]. Collect names and contact information for providers you find through your search.
For Step 2—ASK 10 recommended questions.
Notes Page [Worksheet 2]. Before talking to providers, jot down a few notes about health insurance, past treatment history, and individual needs and preferences.
10 Questions to Ask Providers [Worksheet 3]. When talking to providers, use this worksheet to stay on track as you ask recommended questions and capture the answers.
For Step 3—CHOOSE quality care.
Choices Chart [Worksheet 1 again]. Fill in what you learned from your calls with providers. See how the options compare in signs of quality. This can help you make the best choice for your situation.