mental health

Richland Township-Based Behavioral Health Provider Is Expanding

...  Township-based behavioral health provider is expanding “Beyond that, the mental health field and the populations that typically need those services are really underserved,” he said. Now, Croyle-Neilsen Therapeutic employs 15 in two locations – Richland Township and Somerset – and is expanding its Richland … Read more on TribDem.com Sanders Says Mental Health Care is a Must Recently there have been many political discussions to determine what should be considered a probable cause to receive health care in the United States. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, took the opportunity to voice his opinion on the situation at the … Read more on The Candor Read ...

Light at the End of the Tunnel

...  at the end of the tunnel Brown County leads the state of Ohio in heroin overdose deaths. Weekly in the paper drugs capture the headlines and everyone's attention, but according to the Direction of Mental Health and Addiction Services for Brown County Deanna Vietze there is … Read more on Ripley Bee Interview: Subway Sandwich Exec Talks Addiction, Recovery Don Fertman is the chief development officer for the Subway sandwich chain. He came to the University of Nevada, Reno Monday, March 13 to provide his insights on running a business, but he also shared his personal story of overcoming drug addiction. Read more on Reno Public Radio Read ...

How a Shot Could Change a Drug Addict's Life

...  a shot could change a drug addict's life Hamon is a recovering drug addict. Instead of relying on sheer force of will to keep his urges to inject himself with drugs like oxycodone or heroin at bay, he had an appointment to receive a shot that had the potential to change his life – the … Read more on Columbus Ledger-Enquirer United Way of Blount County announces more than million in 2016 allocations In the area of health, priority is placed on access to healthcare services, mental health and prevention and treatment programs for various health issues, including substance abuse. In education, emphasis is placed on family support and training and … Read more on Maryville Daily Times Read ...

Opioid Crisis: Need for Drug Treatment at 'the Tipping Point'

...  crisis: Need for drug treatment at 'the tipping point' In the 1980s, the state had a well-regarded mental health system, with more than 600 beds at six private centers providing treatment for substance abuse. Today, the state has 62 beds available, Wozmack told the Union Leader in an interview last year. Read more on The Union Leader Submitting disaster loan is key to recovery OXFORD, Miss. — If disaster survivors in Mississippi apply for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and are referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration, it's important for them to ...

Recovery-Oriented Practice in Mental Health Inpatient Settings: A Literature

...  Practice in Mental Health Inpatient Settings: A Literature … Recovery-Oriented Practice in Mental Health Inpatient Settings: A Literature Review. Anna K. Waldemar, M.Sc. , Sidse M. Arnfred ….. Trondheim, Norway, NAPHA National Competence Center for Mental Health Work, 2013. 10. Farkas M: The vision of recovery … Read more on Psychiatric News Let's fight substance abuse Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce the latest round of funding to establish new and expand existing substance abuse treatment services in West Virginia. On Monday, Feb. 29, we awarded ...

Penikese to House Opiate Treatment Center

...  to house opiate treatment center The island, which for decades has been used as a school for troubled teenagers, will be home to a substance abuse treatment program for young men, ages 18 to 24, who are addicted to opiates and have a co-occurring mental health disorder. The Penikese … Read more on Cape Cod Times (subscription) Treatment centers cheer more fed money to fight drug addiction With demand for opiate-addiction treatment continuing to outpace supply, local advocates of treatment are cheering a proposal by President Barack Obama to seek nearly $ 1.2 billion in additional funding to address the nation's growing problem with … Read more on Columbus Dispatch Read ...

Recovery LLC Is Beneficial to Students

...  LLC is beneficial to students Imagine being a college student actively trying to recover from a drug or alcohol addiction, but you're in an environment where the social norm is to drink and participate in other risky behaviors. How does that affect your ability to be able to … Read more on SRU The Online Rocket Corrections center responds to prosecutor's criticism that killing by inmate … The services, some of which may be court-ordered, include substance abuse treatment, mental health evaluation and treatment, employment counseling and job referrals, cognitive skills training, faith-based support and life-skills programs such as … Read more on OregonLive.com Read ...