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Fearless Hiring: Event Seeks to Bring Employers and Disabled Employees Together

...  hiring: Event seeks to bring employers and disabled employees together “I don't consider it a speech impediment, I call it a cerebral palsy accent,” she said. … The state also provides vocational rehabilitation services to community members who experience barriers to employment because of a physical or cognitive disability. Read more on Hawaii Tribune Herald Support Groups, April 24 and later Send support group listings to Features Department, Erie Times-News, 205 W. 12th St., Erie, PA., 16534; by fax to (814) 870-1808; or by e-mail to [email protected]. Deadline for submitting is one week before publication. Questions? Call 870-1689. Read more on GoErie.com Read ...

Brain Connectivity Changes May Prevent the Development of Bipolar Disorder

...  Connectivity Changes May Prevent The Development Of Bipolar Disorder "The ability of the siblings to rewire their brain networks means they have adaptive neuroplasticity that may help them avoid the disease even though they still carry the genetic scar of bipolar disorder when they process emotional information," said … Read more on Science World Report Mental Health Peer Support Group by CandleX This is a long term community service by CandleX, a project in Beijing that focuses on the mental health by awareness raising on depression and bi-polar disorder. This is a continuing effort to provide more support to our Beijing English speaking … Read more on The Beijinger Read ...

New Help for Millions of Addicts and Alcoholics

...  help for millions of addicts and alcoholics How do we actually get addicts into long term recovery? USARA, a recovery support group in Utah, brought … He points to rehab programs for Navy pilots and commercial pilots. They're working because they're based on getting them back to their jobs … Read more on Good4Utah Workforce, budget issues may dominate 2016 W.Va. Legislature “We have some major long-term structural issues that keep our people out of the labor force,” including health problems and drug abuse. “West Virginia is never going to be where it needs to be until we get more of ...

Imperial County Sees Chance to Bring Addiction Treatment 'Into Modern Times'

Imperial County Sees Chance To Bring Addiction Treatment 'Into Modern Times' It's expected to improve access to mental health care and residential treatment for individuals battling addiction at a time when the recovery field is slipping further from the medical community's grasp. "We have kind of been saddled with a …. Susan … Read more on KPBS Support groups in the area offer much needed help LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER: Abingdon, Va., Johnston Memorial Cancer Center, 26079 Lee Hwy.; first Monday, 1 p.m.; free program for women cancer patients in active treatment; register at 276-628-8861. LUPUS FOUNDATION OF … NARCONON ARROWHEAD: Free … Read more on Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog) Read more... ...

Muscular Dystrophy Rehabilitation: Fundamental Details on the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Summer Camp

The words and phrases summer camp yield instant mental pictures of wooden docks on rich green lakes surrounded by woods, cabins filled with bunk-beds, dining halls with screens as opposed to windows and s ‘mores over a campfire. Summer camp is a rite of passage for some, a privilege for many people and an unrealistic hope for others. Almost everyone has heard about the MDA, you remember fondly the Jerry Lewis telethons, and the big electronic donation tally, but did you know that through the donations generated by the MDA 1000s of MDA kids annually get to enjoy camp totally free to their families? Read more... ...

Support Groups, Clubs, and Services

...  815-562-5050. Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., … Read more on SaukValley.com Chopra Addiction and Wellness Blog: Considering Alcohol Detox? If an individual can enter and stay in rehabilitation and also remain compliant with what is required of him, then the process is considered successful. Only a minority of patients with alcoholism will go into significant alcohol withdrawal requiring … Read more on The Province (blog) Tags: alcohol detox, alcohol withdrawal, support group ...

Alcoholism Rehab Center: What to Expect From Alcoholism Rehab

You can expect to find help at alcoholism rehab that you would not otherwise find if you tried to address your alcoholism on your own. Most people do not realize how much help they can get when it comes to treating their alcohol addiction, but there is a great deal of help that can be had when you seek it out. There is a great success rate when it comes to those who seek to get help for their problem with alcohol. The success rate is even higher if they seek out help on their own rather than are forced into a program However, even those who are forced into a program will pick up some sort of knowledge when it comes to why they drink. Read more... ...