The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has developed a new addition to the Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) series of best practice guidelines in order to equip those who provide services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and who need or are in substance abuse or mental illness treatment, […]
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Treatment Outcomes in Undocumented Hispanic Immigrants with HIV Infection
A recent study conducted at a free clinic in Houston found undocumented Latinos with HIV infections enter care with more advanced disease than other patients. Despite getting medical care at later dates, however, undocumented Latinos with HIV achieved similar success in treatment as documented Latino and white patients. Dr. Thomas Giordano, associate professor of medicine-infectious […]
Alaska State Suicide Prevention Plan, 2012-2017: Annual Implementation Report 2012
The Statewide Suicide Prevention Council has issued its first annual progress report on its five-year suicide prevention action plan. One highlight: more than 1,800 Alaskans were trained in suicide prevention in 2012. “Obviously we still have a long way to go, but by looking at the measures in the plan, we can see we’re making […]
HIV Prevalence and Awareness of Infection in 2008 and 2011 among Men Who Have Sex with Men: 20 US Cities
Data collected in 2011 for the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System indicates that prevalence of HIV among gay and bisexual men in 20 urban areas is nearly the same as in 2008 (18 percent in 2011 compared to 19 percent in 2008). However, a higher percentage of HIV-infected gay and bisexual men know they have […]
HIV in Black America: A Visual Breakdown (Infographic)
Whether you are male or female, gay or straight, live in an urban area or a rural area, if you are a person of color — especially an African-American — you are disproportionately at risk for contracting HIV. It’s important to remember that knowledge is power — and knowing exactly what the numbers are behind […]
Trevor Lifeguard Workshop for Suicide Prevention in LGBTQ Youth
Trevor Lifeguard Workshop is a 1-hour interactive workshop for high school and college-age youth that describes the mental health, suicide, and self-care resources provided by The Trevor Project. There are two versions of the workshop: one for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth and one for general youth audiences. Workshops are given by […]