A Person-Centered Approach to Substance Use: Lessons from the Barbershop

• By: Ernest Bonner Roberto Moran Trish Marsik Services for the UnderServed (S:US)
• April 16th, 2020
• behavioral health, care coordination, community health, medication-assisted treatment, opioid use disorder, primary care integration, provider training, substance use screening
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When you walk into your favorite barbershop or hair salon to get a shape-up, a trim, or a new look, what happens? Likely you’re greeted with smiles and welcoming words. If it’s a bit fancy, maybe an assistant offers you something to drink. Somebody takes your coat, offers you a seat. There is a...