To improve treatment outcomes and promote continuity of care, it may be essential for staff at different programs to share client information about treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. The resources in this section are meant to explain when programs and providers can receive and re-disclose substance use disorder treatment information and mental health information.
This resource answers common questions parents and caregivers have about what
Part 2 means for them and how they can continue to support their adult child's recovery.
An Overview for Health Care Providers This resource was updated in April 2026 to address recent changes to the Information Blocking Rule The 21st Century Cures Act Information Blocking Rule…
This NPP provides information to patients on how federal law protects the confidentiality of their protected health information (PHI), including any Part 2-protected substance use disorder treatment records.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), issued a Model Part 2 Patient Notice for Part 2 programs. The Patient Notice explains how federal law protects the confidentiality of patients’ SUD treatment records.
This webpage provides an overview of 42 CFR Part 2 (Part 2), a brief recent history of recent changes to the regulations, and resources for organizations and individuals that must comply with Part 2.