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Innovation into Practice: The Future is Now
…1, 2018, The Coalition for Behavioral Health will bring together over 300 individuals – comprising mental health and substance use experts from community-based providers, government officials, consumers, advocates and members…
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Managing Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders
The combination of substance use disorders and mental illness is a common clinical problem – and a serious public health concern. The problem is widespread. At least one-third of people…
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Project Access: An Investigation of Access to Quality Mental Health and Addictions Care
…physical illnesses? This requirement is known as network adequacy, referring to adequate networks of care. However, the problem of timely access for care is more complex and may begin with…
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Promoting Recovery for Individuals with Unidentified Trauma and Co-Occurring Disorders
…Survey on Drug Use and Health -NSDUH). Only 7.4 percent of individuals receive treatment for both conditions with 5.8 receiving no treatment at all (http://media.samhsa.gov/co-occurring/topics/data/disorders.aspx). Unrecognized trauma and its impact…
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Address Comorbidities with Tech-Supported Approaches to Integrated Care
…of American adults – had comorbid mental health and medical conditions in 2011.1 An estimated 8.1 million adults have both a mental illness and a substance use disorder (SUD), with…
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Co-Occurring Conditions in Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder: Integrated Treatment Approaches
…intellectual ability and language, enrolled in a young adult transition program. Previously diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities, and dysgraphia she had been treated with stimulant medication in the past….
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The Step-Up Intervention Program: A Positive Youth Development Approach to Support Youth Experiencing Housing Instability and Homelessness
…after-school programs and community-based sponsored services, without preconditions, can further support the lives of young people experiencing the various types of housing instability. Additionally, schools and their associated services can…
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Mobile Teams: A Catalyst for Success
…landscape evolves, we as providers need to start thinking outside of the box when it comes to holistic care of the individual. When a client relapses, instead of automatically referring…
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Housing and Support Services Create Greater Stability for Adults with Behavioral Health Issues
…street. To align with the city’s shift toward community-based settings for mentally challenged individuals, we are helping to decrease the need for institutional care through our Community Residence Single Room…
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Crisis Respite: An Effective Intervention in the Continuum of Recovery
…the community.” Staff members work closely with guests and their treatment team to establish goals for their stay and for their return to their community setting. Peer Counselors follow up…
