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May 3, 2016

The Story of Two Mothers

Addictions, Community behavioral health, Mental Health First Aid, News, Treatment
May 3, 2016

The Story of Two Mothers

This post is adapted from comments shared at the Atlantic Summit on Mental Health and Addiction held on April 12 in…

Addictions, Community behavioral health, Mental Health First Aid, News, Treatment
March 17, 2016

Behavioral Health: It’s Hot on the Hill

Last week at National Council Conference 2016, I spoke about the past ten years and the tremendous progress we have…

Addictions, Excellence in Mental Health Act, Health Information Technology, Medicaid, Mental Health First Aid, News...
October 1, 2015

Senate HELP Committee Moves on Mental Health, Addictions Legislation

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee turned its attention to mental health and addictions legislation this week,…

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August 4, 2015

Barton takes steps to improve area’s health

Mental health, substance abuse and access to healthcare services are the main concerns of people on the South Shore, according to…

Addictions, Affordable Care Act, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health Addictions, Mental Health Services...
July 31, 2015

NYC Launching New Low-Income Mental Health Program

Identifying and healing people with mental-health issues in low-income areas is the focus of a new program being launched in…

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July 30, 2015

Bipartisan Mental Health, Substance Use Bill Introduced in Senate

Yesterday, a bipartisan group of nearly 20 Senators re-introduced a mental health and substance use awareness and treatment improvement bill.…

Addictions, Mental Health First Aid, News, Opioid and Heroin Epidemic
March 28, 2015

Counties Ranked on Wellness – Health Data Will Guide Outreach

Upper Valley public health officials say an annual ranking of the health status of each county in the United States…

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March 16, 2015

The LaPorte County Drug Free Partnership Introduces Youth Mental Health…

“We are thrilled to bring Youth Mental Health First Aid to our community,” said Joseph Bunch, Co-coordinator of the Strategic…

Addictions, News, Stigma, Youth Mental Health, Youth Mental Health First Aid
March 10, 2015

The LaPorte County Drug Free Partnership Introduces Youth Mental Health…

LaPorte County Drug Free Partnership is initiating the Youth Mental Health First Aid program to train members of the public…

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February 12, 2015

President Obama’s Plan to Address Our Nation’s Urgent Mental Health…

President Obama’s recently proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Budget provides the nation with an unprecedented opportunity to address America’s urgent…

Addictions, Children and Youth, Federal Budget, Healthcare, Mental Health, News...
January 22, 2015

Mental Health Literacy Program certifies more than 27 instructors

Clear Creek ISD is pleased to add 23 new instructors from the state of Texas, and one each from Tennessee,…

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December 2, 2014

Port Townsend’s Boiler Room, Dove House take part in #GivingTuesday…

The Boiler Room stands to benefit from an unlimited double match pledge as it participates in #GivingTuesday, a global effort…

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