Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN)

Empower Your Organization with Evidence-Based Assessment Tools

 

Diagnostic Recommendations

The Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN) instruments help organizations deliver better care, improve outcomes, and streamline operations.

The GAIN is designed to generate diagnostic recommendations based on DSM-5, placement based on ASAM PPC4, treatment planning to Joint Commission, and maps outcomes to national clinical, economic, and epidemiological data. The later includes one of the largest national longitudinal studies to date, NIDA’s PATH study.

 

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These products are designed and stewarded by Chestnut Lighthouse Institute’s GAIN Coordinating Center, a trusted leader in behavioral health assessment solutions since 1986.

 

Who Needs GAIN?
  • 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
Why Choose GAIN?
  • 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.
What is ABS?

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.
Solutions for Every Setting

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

 

 

 

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  • Free 30-Day Trial of GAIN ABS software.
  • Flexible licensing options.
  • Expert training and certification programs.

Join hundreds of organizations worldwide using GAIN to transform integrated behavioral and health care.

 

 

 

 

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