Community Access was founded in 1974 as a response to the mass release of patients from New York’s psychiatric hospitals. The founders pooled their energies, monies and efforts to assist residents in obtaining housing, reconnecting with the community, finding work and rebuilding social ties. These early efforts became the prototype for one of the nation’s […]
Military, Veterans, Military Families
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Treatment Services Locator
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides an on-line directory for locating drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs, and mental health treatment facilities and programs. The Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator lists private and public facilities that are licensed, certified, or otherwise approved for inclusion by their State substance abuse agency, and […]
SAFE VET: Suicide Assessment and Follow-up Engagement Veteran Emergency Treatment
The Suicide Assessment and Follow-up Engagement: Veteran Emergency Treatment (SAFE VET), a brief intervention and intensive follow-up program for suicidal veterans, was found to be extremely acceptable to both veterans and mental health service providers. The intervention also showed promise in helping veterans cope with suicidal crises and seek mental health services following a crisis. […]