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From Transition to Transformation
…Workgroup report and recommendations (www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/redesign/docs/mrt_behavioral_health_reform_recommend.pdf), should continue to inform this process. A transformed system will work in an integrated and interconnected manner toward a holistic set of goals for each…
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Preparing for Managed Care: Staff Credentialing, Evidence-Based Practices, and Fiscal Systems
…and mental health treatment, supported housing, medical, dental, vocational and educational services. For treatment referrals, admissions, and program services, please call: 212-987-5100, email: info@odysseyhouseinc.org, or visit us online at: www.odysseyhouseinc.org…
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Early Childhood Social-Emotional Development: Building Healthy Foundations for A Lifetime of Success
…conditions such as lung, liver and heart disease throughout the lifespan (ACE Study, CDC, www.cdc.gov/ace/index.htm). The more types of adversity and individual experiences in childhood, the greater the likelihood that…
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Constance Brown-Bellamy Appointed to New Position at Inperium
…among us.” Ms. Brown-Bellamy’s first day was December 1st. Inperium, Inc. is a private, nonprofit Pennsylvania corporation exempt from federal income taxes pursuant to IRC 501©(3). Headquartered in Reading, PA,…
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Integration of Naloxone Distribution in a Federally Qualified Health Center
…Day. If you would like to establish an OOPP at your organization, please visit https://www.nyoverdose.org/ for more information. Author Contacts: Thomas McCarry (tmccarry@institute.org) and Marva Greer (mgreer@institute.org) to learn more….
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The Tradition of Excellence Continues at Wurzweiler School of Social Work
…federations around the U.S., Canada and Israel. They are leaders in health care, mental health/behavioral health care, addictions, disabilities, education, veterans’ affairs, elder care, child welfare, forensics, and Jewish communal…
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How Do I Prevent My Child from Developing an Eating Disorder?
…size diversity, maybe we won’t try so hard to attain an unrealistic body image. Research shows that the most important factor influencing health and longevity is exercise (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23139642). Being active…
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How Can We Fight the Prejudice and Discrimination of Psychiatric Labels?
…a vital component of recovery (http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content//SMA05-4129/SMA05-4129.pdf). In fact, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – the federal behavioral health authority – now accepts that individuals with psychiatric diagnoses…
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Making Recovery More Than Just a Word
…to see things from new angles, develop greater awareness of personal and relational patterns, and to support and challenge each other as we try new things” (www.intentionalpeersupport.org/whatisips.htm). NATM is a…
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Recovery and Employment Go Hand in Hand at Federation of Organizations
…they enrich their own experience of recovery. For more information regarding Federation programs consult our website: www.fedoforg.org or call Tracy Falkner, Director of Community Services at (631) 447-6460 or TFalkner@fedoforg.org….
