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24 Organizations Team Up in Westchester’s First Trauma-Informed Systems Change Collaborative
…(CCSI) Trauma Subcommittee is comprised of stakeholders from various public sectors with a vested interest in creating a more trauma-informed system of care. In 2020, this committee administered a survey…
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Trauma-Responsive Care: Beyond Mental Health
…awareness: the mental health impact of the pandemic and its individual, family, and community consequences. As the country and world come to terms with both the collective trauma of this…
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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Underscores the Need for Trauma-Informed Care
…likely they’ll have significant medical and emotional problems. Ann Sullivan, MD Commissioner, NYS OMH For the past 18 months, we’ve all shared in the trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic, which…
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Weathering the Workforce Storm
…flexible with a strong line of communication between the staff and leadership, so staff feel comfortable acknowledging when they need extra support. Be accessible – Make it easy for staff…
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Behavioral Health News Spotlight on Excellence – An Interview with Steve Miccio, CEO of People USA
Overview David Minot, Executive Director of Mental Health News Education, the non-profit organization that publishes Behavioral Health News, interviews Steve Miccio, CEO of People USA. Steve speaks about the Crisis…
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Devereux Florida Student Volunteers Donate Time and Talents to Support Youth in Need
…of children, adults – and their families – every year. Focused on clinical advances emerging from a new understanding of the brain, its unique approach combines evidence-based interventions with compassionate…
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Today’s Treatment Models Use All the Tools in the Toolbox
…the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. These community-based initiatives align with our residential treatment approach, emphasizing self-help, MAT compliance (where indicated), health and wellness education, and…
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Consumer Perspectives: Regaining Hope in Our Future
…served by Services for the UnderServed (S:US), a New York City-based nonprofit that is committed to giving every New Yorker the tools that they can use to lead a life…
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Ask Dr. Max: Family Life Cycle and Mental Illness Challenges
…Rosalyn, C. (2011) Helping Someone with Mental Illness: A compassionate guide for family, friends, and caregivers. New York: Three Rivers Press NAMI (National Alliance for Mentally Ill) local chapters: www.nami.org….
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Federation of Organizations: A Family Affair
…community. Since 1972, Federation of Organizations has been a leader in advocating for community-based treatment and has developed a comprehensive array of services that support families challenged by mental illness…
