Online Screening FAQs

What screenings are available through the online screening program?

  • Depression (also includes Bipolar, Generalized Anxiety, PTSD, and a Brief Screen for Adolescent Depression)
  • Alcohol
  • Eating Disorders

When does the Online Screening begin?

The online screening cycle typically runs from September 1 to August 31, however if you decide to join mid year, we are happy to prorate the cost for you.

What types of organizations participate in the online screening program?

Below is a sampling of common types of organizations utilizing the online screening:
  • Community Health Centers
  • Non profits
  • Hospitals
  • Government organizations
  • Mental Health Centers
  • Private Practices
  • Behavioral Health Clinics
  • State Agencies
  • Community Colleges
  • Outpatient Clinics

How does the online screening work from my website?

Once you register to participate in the online screening, we will create a unique URL for you and your organization. You then can place this URL anywhere you’d like on your website.

Are the screenings tools used validated?

Yes, all screening tools used in the online screening are validated. More information can be provided on request.

Can I tell how many people have taken the screenings from my website?

Yes! When you register to participate we will send you a link to an administrative page and a username and password. With this information you can login into your admin page and, by clicking on the “run reports” tab, you can run a report for any time period to see how many screenings your service has generated.

Can I customize the referral information that a person receives after taking a screening?

Yes! This is a very important part of the online screening program. We want users of the online screening to receive local, up-to-date referral information. Before putting the URL on your website you should go in and customize the referral information (including referring people to your organization if applicable). We will send you instructions on how to do this.

What languages is the online screening available in?

  • English
  • Spanish

How can I get the word out to my community about the online screening?

How much and what type of publicity you do is up to you; below are some ideas
  • Send PSAs to local newspapers (SMH will provide you with PSA templates; feel free to write your own as well).
  • Hang up posters around your organization
  • Hang up posters around the community – supermarkets, libraries, community centers, train stations, bus stops, cafes etc
  • Mention the screening in your newsletter/e-newsletter
  • Ask other organizations to include information in their e-newsletters
  • Ask local organization (restaurants, coffee shops) to help promote

Are there any training opportunities provided?

We provide 1-2 webinar trainings/presentations each year and these are free for organizations that participate in the program.

What other materials are included with the online screening program

With participation in the online screening we send you access to our Downloadable Kit. The Downloadable Kit is a webpage with resources available for you to print and download. Information includes: promotional templates, educational brochures/info sheets, clinician guides, trainings and presentations, and more. We also send you monthly promotional emails that you can tailor to fit your community and send out via your mailing list, e-news, or local media.

What is the NDSD Event Locator, and how can I get listed?

Listing on the NDSD event locator is free with purchase of the online screening or any of our kits. The Event Locator is a section on our website listing all events nationwide (including online screening sites and in person event sites); where the public can go on to find a screening with resources near them.

Can I place my URL on more than one website, or in more than one location?

Yes, feel free to post your URL wherever you think will help get traffic to your site?

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