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The Perplexing Silence of Suicidal Police Officers

The perplexing silence of suicidal police officers Spokesman Kenneth Burkert said the New Jersey PBA had sent roughly 50 officers a year to rehabilitation centers. "They come back to the job healthier and better equipped to do their job," he said. "It's working tremendously." Pennsylvania, on the other … Read more on Philly.com Table to Table Addresses Hunger in North Jersey [AUDIO] Table to Table sends refrigerated to pick up the food and deliver it to 70 agencies, such as elder care facilities, drug rehab centers, homeless shelters, and pantries serving the 'working poor.' They are the first and only food rescue program in … Read more on New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio Read more... ...

We Know How to Help the Needy, but Who's Listening?

We know how to help the needy, but who's listening? He spent 30 years in and out of drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres, jail and homeless shelters. It wasn't until Mr Bryde secured a one-bedroom flat through the MISHA program that he felt he had the stability to permanently tackle his addictions … Read more on Brisbane Times How One Therapy Dog Touched A Whole Lot Of Lives (PHOTOS) Therapy dogs provide companionship and comfort to people at facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes or rehabilitation centers. While rules vary from facility to facility, most require that the dog understand basic obedience commands and become … Read more on Huffington Post Read more... ...

A New Mission

...  new mission Christ's Church of The Valley bought a former movie theater at 215 E. Washington St. in downtown Appleton. • The Mission Church … Fox Valley Chinese Christian Church bought a former office building on W. Spencer Street in Grand Chute. • Living Faith … Read more on Appleton Post Crescent Louisville homeless shelter expansion approved … expansion, which will feature a gym, added classrooms and more beds. Nina Moseley says the extra space will allow more people to get involved in therapy and work-study programs as they work toward getting back on their feet. …. Plans include a … Read more on WDRB Read ...

California Counties Looking to Cut Down on Re-Offenders in Realignment

California Counties Looking To Cut Down On Re-Offenders in Realignment In San Francisco County, the jail has created a “re-entry pod” – a special unit where soon-to-be-released inmates get social services such as therapy, child support, benefits eligibility and drug treatment even before they are set free, based on … Read more on CBS Local Calif. counties seek to reduce re-offense rate Others have created networks between county mental health departments, law enforcement, homeless shelters and local substance abuse treatment programs to respond to inmates' needs. "We know that there are basic building blocks to keep a person … In … Read more on Daily Democrat Read more... ...

False Claims Act Whistleblowers Continue to Collect Large Settlements

False Claims Act Whistleblowers Continue to Collect Large Settlements The Department of Justice alleged that the company improperly paid kickbacks in the form of consulting fees to "shady doctors" who were willing to prescribe high volumes of certain medications for insomnia, pain, and depression, and who submitted false … Read more on Mondaq News Alerts (registration) Why is capitalism at a dead end? This is what happened during the Great Depression of the 1930s. And this is where we are now. Jobless 'recovery'. What proof do we have that we have entered the stage of capitalism at …. When Mayor Mike Bloomberg shuts down health care centers, elder … Read more on Workers World Read more... ...

AUDREY CHAVEZ: Caring for Dad Wasn't Supposed to Involve This Much

AUDREY CHAVEZ: Caring for Dad wasn't supposed to involve this much … After Dad had a heart attack and triple bypass surgery, he was discharged to a rehabilitation center. Bakersfield Family … On Day 2, I brought in air fresheners, hand wipes, Kleenex and personal stuff, and I taped up some family pictures. Dad's … Read more on Bakersfield Californian Williamstown Resident Wins ShopRite “Designed to Fight Hunger” Contest Customers also enjoyed free sampling and giveaways and had the opportunity to have pictures taken with the No. 31 Cheerios Race Car which was onsite … ShopRite Partners In Caring supports emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters … Read more on PR Web (press release) Read more... ...

Pop Tart Lindsay Lohan Demands Adderall in Rehab: Video

...  poster girl for ADHD, but there`s solid evidence LiLo abuses the drug to get high. The troubled thespian doesn`t have the luxury of simply walking away from court-ordered rehab. If LiLo leaves rehab, … Read more on Student Operated Press Executive director shares shelter's story with Rotary Club Like a ton of bricks, she was hit with the realization that homeless people don't have the luxury of simply walking into a warm house from the cold. Months later, the William S. Davies Homeless Shelter was founded on Oct. 15, 2003. The shelter was … Read more on Rome News Tribune Read ...