A Trauma-Informed Approach to the 1115 Waiver: A Critical Ingredient for Success

• By: Jenna Velez, LCSW Tricia Williams Coordinated Care Services, Inc.
• October 7th, 2022
• 1115 waiver, adverse childhood experiences, community-based organizations, Fall 2022 Issue, health equity, trauma, trauma-informed care
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Despite an increasing recognition and surge of evidence that trauma is pervasive and has significant negative health consequences, the traditional healthcare system has not yet been configured in a way that is adequately responsive to this knowledge. Conversely, the system creates barriers to...

Behavioral Health News Spotlight on Excellence: An Interview with Johana Lizarraga, Program Coordinator with Outreach

• By: Staff Writer Behavioral Health News
• September 15th, 2022
• burnout, CASAC, Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor, Fall 2022 Issue, Latin community, outpatient services, recovery, Spanish language, substance use disorders, treatment services
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Overview David Minot, Executive Director of Mental Health News Education, the non-profit organization that publishes Behavioral Health News, interviews Johana Lizarraga, a Program Coordinator of Outpatient Substance Use Services at Outreach in NYC and Long Island. Johana details her work with the...