Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Treatment Services: A Social Justice and Health Equity Perspective

• By: Jorge R. Petit, MD Dr. JPetit Psychiatry Services
• October 23rd, 2023
• addiction services, barriers to treatment, cultural stigma, economic burden, Fall 2023 Issue, health disparities, health outcomes, homelessness, incarcerated individuals, LGBTQ+ individuals, marginalized communities, overdose death rates, racial and ethnic disparities, social determinants of health, social justice, substance use disorders
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Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) present a complex and multifaceted public health challenge that disproportionately affects marginalized communities, exacerbating existing health disparities and social inequities. These marginalized populations encompass groups facing social, economic, and structural...

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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In 2022, preliminary data released by the CDC indicated that more than 100,000 people had died from drug overdoses (CDC). This total marks a new annual record in nationwide drug overdose deaths and is twice the size of 2015’s record, underscoring the alarming escalation of this crisis (NPR, Times...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Millions of Dollars in New Funds for States to Tackle Mental Health Crisis

• By: | The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• October 18th, 2022
• addiction services, Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, funding opportunities, mental health services, planning grants, vulnerable communities
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In addition to nearly $300 million awarded in September for new and existing Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, $15 million in new grants will be awarded early next year thanks to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Senator Stabenow and Senator Blunt’s law created Certified...