Meeting the Behavioral Health Needs of Today’s Older Adults: Considerations for Innovation

• By: Duncan Bruce, MS, LPC, LBS Community Care Behavioral Health Organization
• July 29th, 2024
• aging adults, behavioral health, social determinants of health, Summer 2024 Issue, treatment
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…an individual’s social determinants of health (SDoH). UPMC Community HealthChoices, collaborators in Erie County, and Community Care developed a program to support individuals with complex physical and behavioral health clinical…

Flushing Hospital Medical Center: Leveraging the Geriatric Service Demonstration Program to Sustain Integrated Care for Patients

• By: Ira Frankel, PhD, LCSW Daniel Chen, MD Emily DeLorenzo, PhD, MSW
• April 1st, 2019
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In order to lay the groundwork for systems change to better meet the needs of older adults in New York State, the Geriatric Mental Health Act was enacted on August…

Meeting the Needs of Youth in Transition: Recommendations for Systems Reform

• By: Ashley Brody, MPA, CPRP Vinny Sceri Search for Change, Inc.
• January 1st, 2019
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…to develop new capacities and competencies essential to effectively serve this population. In recent months our vocational rehabilitation staff has undergone comprehensive trainings in benefits advisement, developed procedures and protocols…

The Behavioral Health Community Today: Change, Challenge and Opportunity

• By: Jason Lippman The Coalition for Behavioral Health
• October 1st, 2018
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Over the last several years, the community behavioral health landscape has changed. New York State is driving reforms toward achieving the Triple Aim for better care and improved health at…

Coordinated Behavioral Care Wins Prestigious Heritage Healthcare Organizational Leadership Award

• By: Staff Writer Behavioral Health News
• July 1st, 2018
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Coordinated Behavioral Care (CBC) has won the prestigious Heritage Healthcare Organizational Leadership Award at the 3rd Annual Heritage Healthcare Innovation Awards sponsored by Heritage Provider Network and Crain’s New York…

Consumer Perspectives: Substance Use Treatment and Mental Health

• By: Frank Services for the UnderServed (S:US)
• October 23rd, 2023
• clubhouse, depression, Fall 2023 Issue, homelessness, housing, inspiration, mental health, PTSD, recovery services, self-improvement, shelter system, substance use disorder, support groups, therapy, wellness
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…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…

360 is More Than Just an Address, It’s a Model of Care for The Mental Health Association of Westchester

• By: Darcy Tyler The Mental Health Association of Westchester
• October 23rd, 2023
• addiction services, co-occurring disorders, drug overdoses, Fall 2023 Issue, harm reduction, healthcare efficiency, integrated behavioral health care, Integrated Care, medication-assisted treatment, mental health, mental health clinics, person-centered care, substance use disorders, treatment services, whole person health, workforce shortages
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…Health News article from MHA, our commitment deepened in 2018 with the acquisition of New York State Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program funds to provide integrated treatment to…

Inclusivity in Recovery: How Federation Adapts Addiction Services to Diverse Communities

• By: Samantha Matcovsky Federation of Organizations
• October 23rd, 2023
• addiction recovery, crisis management, Fall 2023 Issue, health equity, Integrated Care, LGBTQIA+, mental health, Narcan training, opioid epidemic, opioid overdose prevention provider, recovery services, substance abuse, support services
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…treatment. This is a common trend for Federation when it comes to providing recovery services; Federation aims to break any barriers that may prevent an individual or community for seeking…

Improving Medication Adherence in People with Serious Mental Illness

• By: Jonathan Keigher, PhD New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC)
• July 19th, 2023
• family involvement, long-acting injectable medication, medication adherence, medication compliance, psychosocial interventions, reminder systems, serious mental illness, Summer 2023 Issue, therapeutic alliance, treatment plans
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…largest providers of outpatient mental health services in New York State, New York Psychotherapy and Counseling (NYPCC) collaborates with thousands of New Yorkers experiencing serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia,…

Achieving Services Children Deserve

• By: Mary Lou Jones, LCSW, DSW South Shore Child Guidance Center
• January 1st, 2011
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Every young person is fully prepared for adulthood, with a supportive family and community, an effective school environment as well as high quality healthcare. According to the New York State…