• Behavioral Health and Substance Use Treatment Facilities
• Healthcare and Integrated Care Centers
• Justice and Corrections Programs/Departments
• Education and Youth Services programs
• Social Services and Community Programs/Organizations
• Research and Evaluation Departments
• Employee Assistance and Workplace Wellness Programs/Providers

• Comprehensive and Standardized: Assess substance use, mental health, physical health, risk behaviors, and more.
• Evidence-Based: Backed by more than 900 publications and decades of research.
• Flexible and Scalable: From quick screeners to full diagnostic tools, tailored for diverse settings.
• Integrated Technology: GAIN ABS (Assessment Building System) software ensures secure, efficient administration and reporting.
• Global Reach: Trusted by agencies in 65 states/provinces and 17 countries.

The Assessment Building System (ABS) is GAIN’s secure, HIPAA-compliant software platform that:

• Digitizes Assessments: No more paper forms—administer GAIN tools electronically.
• Automates Scoring and Reporting: Instant results for treatment planning and compliance.
• Streamlines Workflow: Manage multiple users and programs with ease.
• Integrates with EHRs: Seamless data exchange for better care coordination.

All solutons monitor client progress and outcomes over time.

• GAIN-SS: Quick screening for triage and referrals.
• GAIN-Q: Brief assessment for behavioral health and justice programs.
• GAIN-I: Full diagnostic tool for treatment planning and program evaluation.

• Generates diagnostic recommendations based on DSM-5, placement based on ASAM PPC4, and treatment planning to Joint Commission.
• Improve clinical decision-making and treatment planning.
• Compliant with HIPAA and HITECH standards.
• Enhance data quality for reporting and research.
• Online certification and support.

• 2023 National GAIN Youth Summary

Effective, cost-efficient planning depends on accurately identifying the right level of care and prioritizing by problem severity across co-occurring disorders.

• Measuring Cost of Crime

The GAIN provides a range of crucial cost indicators that are valuable for informing policy decisions, program management, treatment planning, conducting research, and more!

• Health Care Utilization and Costs

A small percentage of people account for the majority of healthcare costs in the United States. GAIN data can be used to estimate these costs, among many other uses. Ad ministering GAIN instruments at treatment intake can help to identify and focus services on those who need it most.

• GAIN Data Management Services

Our GAIN Data Management Services are designed to help sites maintain valid and reliable assessment data to support clinical decision-making about diagnosis, placement, treatment planning and program.

• GAIN Family of Instruments

Improving Assessment to facilitate evidence-based practice.

• GAIN Costs and Options

GAIN Assessment Building System is web-based software for interactive administration of the GAIN family of screening and assessment instruments, including the GAIN-SS (Short Screener), GAIN-Q3, GAIN-Q4 ASAM PPC v.4, and GAIN-I (Initial).

• Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN)

Empower Your Organization with Evidence-Based Assessment Tools

• Using the GAIN in Legal Systems

Individuals with mental health or substance use disorders often spend more time in custody and face a higher risk of re incarceration after release. The GAIN Short Screener (GAIN SS) offers a fast, reliable way to identify individuals who need additional support—helping agencies make informed decisions, connect people to care, and reduce repeat offenses.

• Major Clinical Problems and Victimization

The GAIN helps identify factors behind clinical problems, with analyses showing a clear link between major co-occurring issues and victimization.

• School-Based Screenings

Treatment access for youth with substance use disorders is at a 20-year low. School-based screening with a GAIN-Short Screener can quickly identify youth needing help.

• The Necessity of a Multidimensional Tool

Trauma and co-occurring problems often complicate treatment success. A multidimensional, assessment-driven approach

• GAIN Assessment Building System

GAIN Assessment Building System (ABS) is a web-based system for administering GAIN instruments with automated skips, calculations, and validation checks for faster, more accurate assessments.