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The Right Support
…first comes to an ICL program, she or he is interviewed by a clinician during the intake process. The setting and the person conducting the interview are crucial components in…
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Ending Veteran Homelessness on Long Island
…fund these acquisitions and The Long Island Community Foundation gave us a $25,000 start-up grant. Another exciting development is the creation of a Community Resource Center alongside the Amityville housing….
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The Case for Community Recovery Centers
…free treatment, medically assisted treatment and harm reduction. However, health care professionals are finding that treatment alone—an integral part of the ongoing battle—is not solving the problem. Relapse rates are…
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Letβs Strengthen Sober Housing Resources
…motive – monetary compensation – that drives so many of the poorly run houses. But such thinking overlooks a simple truth: long before such rewards became available there were already…
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Celebrating the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act: A Journey of Progress
…decision underscored the significance of community integration, prompting greater funding and support for community-based services and enhancing the quality of life for many individuals with disabilities. The Paul Wellstone and…
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Sleep Issues: An Opportunity for Integrated Care
Who should take the lead when issues of sleep problems come up? Is the sleep problem a physical or a behavioral health issue? If a client only has diabetes, there…
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Building Workforce Capacity to Support the Mental Health Needs of Young Children and Their Families
…For additional information, contact Evelyn J. Blanck, LCSW, Director, Early Childhood Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance Center. You can reach her at ejblanck@msn.com, or visit our website at: www.ttacny.org….
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The NYSPA Report: Achieving the Promise of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
…interpretations of the law’s requirements. Federal and state authorities have limited resources for overseeing compliance and enforcement. The advocacy community clearly has its work cut out for it. In brief,…
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Clergy and Faith Communities Perspective and Role in Suicide Prevention
…as to how suicide is spoken about and where they can connect with caring and compassionate persons with comfort and without fear. Additionally, given the realities of current life circumstances,…
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Resources to Address Mental Health and Resiliency in School Settings
…Practices for Students in Quarantine and Isolation | Department of Education – As the new school year begins, we must provide every student—from every community and background—the opportunity to safely…
