Collaboration of Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health: Advancing New and Proven Models
March 5, 2018While important strides have been made to prevent people with behavioral health disorders from entering the criminal justice system, the number continues to be excessive and, too often, unnecessary. The State of Maryland is among many jurisdictions struggling to find and implement alternatives to incarceration. The State struggles to reduce recidivism, too, by providing support […]
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb 26 – Mar 4, 2018)
March 2, 2018The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care. In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men will […]
Helping Children and Youth to Recover After Traumatic Events
February 23, 2018The following resources are meant to help parents, caretakers, and teachers assist children and youth in understanding and recovering from from traumatic events, like the recent school shooting in Parkland, FL. These guides, tools, and approaches can be used in the recovery process to create a more well-informed support system for children and students. Links to Resource: Parent […]
Understanding Addiction, Treatment Services, and Paths to Recovery
February 20, 2018Over 21 million Americans are suffering from substance use disorders and many more are at risk. If you are struggling or worried about a loved one, there are resources that can help you. If your organization serves individuals who struggle with addiction and substance use disorders, these resources will help you stay informed and equip you with resources to […]
Pathways to Health Equity in Communities
February 14, 2018In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual’s health status depends […]
First Responders Helping Others with Mental Health and Reminders to Care for Themselves
February 12, 2018Creating Safe Scenes training course from SAMHSA is designed to help police, fire, and emergency medical services personnel respond to calls involving someone experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis. Creating Safe Scenes presents information about mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and trauma; offers guidance on de-escalating scenes with an individual in crisis; provides […]
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