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The Adolescent Therapeutic Community: An Integrated Model of Care
I was once told early in my career that the Therapeutic Community (TC) takes an hour to explain but a lifetime to master. The traditional Therapeutic Community model has saved…
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Working with Newly Arrived Asylum Seekers: A Firsthand Look
…how families and communities understand current experiences of trauma. EX: Espiritismo (Wilson, 2007; Kirmayer, 2003). At NYPCC we work with many newly arrived asylum seekers who face trauma reminders over…
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Shame and Hunger: Breaking the Stigma Through Lived Experiences
…assistance in-person at local food pantries and other charitable organizations while providing insight into the challenges being faced within our communities. For example, one Full Cart Applicant shared: “The first…
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Suicide and Substance Use
…The biggest risks of suicide include prior attempts, a current mood disorder, substance abuse, and access to means. Research also suggests that males are more likely to complete a suicide…
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The Housing Prescription
…while they are experiencing housing insecurity. This is particularly challenging for the population with behavioral health needs. The H@R team is composed of a Social Work Assistant Director, a Program…
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Adapting to System Reform
…Any and all communication about the system needs to happen with our involvement in what’s being communicated, before it’s communicated. Don’t decide for us. Decide with us. Have our voice…
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From Hopeless and Homeless to Hopeful and HomeBound
…will listen to them. Mr. Rodriguez is currently getting treatment for his behavioral and physical health issues and on the path to obtaining permanent housing. It has been a long…
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Older Adults and Psychiatric Rehabilitation
…replicated her self-isolating behavior. But through the interventions of staff and other club members, Lee emerged from her shell. Today at the Club, Lee leads community meetings and current event…
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Peer Leadership and Workforce Development
…and Mental Health America’s National Diversity and Cultural and Linguistic Competency Committee. Padron is also a National Leadership Committee Member of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research’s Rehabilitation…
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Supporting Transformation Towards Recovery-Based Services
…of managed care companies, state regulations and reduction in government funding. The second dimension of readiness assessment is commitment and motivation to change, based on the belief that the change…
