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  • A guide that provides answers to frequently asked questions from grantees providing direct services about the SUPRT-C, data entry and requirements.

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  • A guide that provides answers to frequently asked questions from grantees providing direct services about the SUPRT-A tool, data entry and requirements.

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  • This document goes through each question in SUPRT-C, providing grantees with guidance on how to complete the tool.

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  • This guide describes the SPARS batch upload feature, which allows SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) and Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) grantees to upload multiple records to SPARS at one time using a prepared Comma-separated Values (CSV) file. 

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  • A form for CMHS PDs or APDs to submit a request to their GPO to allow the HelpDesk to unlock annual goals or delete IPP results.

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  • This guide supports users who prepare and upload assessment data into SPARS. The system automatically checks submitted files for completeness, formatting, and business rule requirements. When errors occur, this guide explains what they mean and how to fix them.

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  • This guide defines the system-level validation rules enforced by the SPARS Cross Center data validation engine during assessment file ingestion.

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  • This document goes through each question in the TTA Event Form, Post Event Form and Follow-up Form, providing grantees with guidance on how to complete the tool.

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    This CORT codebook can be used to assist grantees in understanding the tool and in transitioning their own systems and practices to accommodate the tool. 

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  • SPARS Newsletter issue 52 highlights a series of recently released SAMHSA statistical profiles based on grantee-reported data. It also includes important reminders about protecting personally identifiable information (PII) when contacting the SPARS Help Desk and provides a timely overview of the SPARS Technical Support Request System (TSRS).

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