Behavioral health conditions among children and adolescents today occur at an alarming rate, affecting their overall growth and development, and leading to higher mortality rates in adulthood. To change this trajectory, children’s healthcare must shift from treatment of chronic conditions to prevention and early identification of mental and physical illnesses. Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary […]
Adolescents
Family Partners of Hudson County: Family-Driven Care
NNEDLearn 2013 Participant: Family Partners of Hudson County Description: Family Partners of Hudson County serve the families and youth in Hudson County. They partner with a care management organization and serve families and youth with intensive, moderate and supportive needs in their homes, schools and communities. The organization employs families with lived experience reflective of […]
Youth-Guided, Family-Driven, Strength-Based, Individualized, Collaborative and Culturally Proficient Care for At-Risk Children
NNEDLearn 2013 Participant: Lookout Mountain Care Management Entity Description: The program is a youth-guided, family-driven, strength-based, individualized, collaborative and culturally proficient approach known as wraparound, coordinated across agencies and providers. Intensive home and community-based services, and peer support provide an alternative to costly out-of-home placements. Children and families have access to timely and appropriate interventions […]
Bullying, Suicide, and Violence Prevention through Digital Storytelling
NNEDLearn 2013 Participant: Yakama Nation Behavioral Health Description: The program creates awareness around the issues of bullying, suicide, and violence prevention through digital storytelling. Yakama Nation was selected for a SAMHSA grant that funds the project after an analysis of national level data on youth violence, bullying, and suicide. Interviews with administrative stakeholders in the […]
Native Youth Design Business Training Program and Venture Utah Summer Camp for Native American Youth
NNEDLearn 2013 Participant: Utah Navajo Health System Inc. (UNHS) Description: Venture Utah Summer Camp (VUSC) is a two week camp for youth ages 13-18 that is held close to or in San Juan County. Campers participate in activities and skill building programs that boost self-confidence and encourage leadership. The University of Utah School of Nursing is a partner […]
Getting Ready for the Health Insurance Marketplace Toolkit
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released a training resource toolkit, developed through the Enrollment Coalitions Initiative, entitled “Getting Ready for the Health Insurance Marketplace.” This toolkit will assist organizations with outreach, education and enrollment of individuals in the Health Insurance Marketplace. It is composed of three sections: A description of the […]