Supporting Siblings of Children with Behavioral Needs

• By: Bianca Coleman, PhD, NCSP, BCBA-D, LBA Jeniffer Cruz, PhD, NCSP Behavior Therapy Associates
• April 16th, 2025
• AHDH, autism, caregiver support, community, family, mental health, neurodevelopmental disorders, psychoeducation, relationships, resources, social-emotional skills, Spring 2025 Issue, support
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Behavioral health challenges continue to be a pervasive issue that impacts children and their families. According to the 2022-2023 National Survey of Children's Health, over 25% of children aged 3-17 were reported to have ​​mental, emotional, developmental or behavioral problems. Commonly...

The Opioid Epidemic: Helping Communities in Crisis

• By: Thomas Olivo, LCSW Outreach Recovery Center
• October 23rd, 2023
• addiction treatment, client engagement, client retention, Fall 2023 Issue, harm reduction, methadone, Narcan training, opioid epidemic, opioid treatment programs, overdose deaths, psychoeducation, substance use disorder, telehealth appointments
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The opioid epidemic has impacted our families, friends, and communities. The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) estimates that 1 in 13 New York State residents suffer from a substance abuse disorder.1 Among NYS residents, the number of overdose deaths involving any...