Inclusivity in Recovery: How Federation Adapts Addiction Services to Diverse Communities

• By: Samantha Matcovsky Federation of Organizations
• October 23rd, 2023
• addiction recovery, crisis management, Fall 2023 Issue, health equity, integrated care, LGBTQIA+, mental health, Narcan training, opioid epidemic, opioid overdose prevention provider, recovery services, substance abuse, support services
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In the vital world of recovery services, there are many details to an individual’s history and health that should be considered in order to provide a comprehensive care plan. One detail in particular isn’t typically prioritized when it comes to environmental impact of an individual’s...

Consumer Perspectives: Substance Use Treatment and Mental Health

• By: Frank Services for the UnderServed (S:US)
• October 23rd, 2023
• clubhouse, depression, Fall 2023 Issue, homelessness, housing, inspiration, mental health, PTSD, recovery services, self-improvement, shelter system, substance use disorder, support groups, therapy, wellness
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This article is part of a quarterly series giving voice to the perspectives of individuals with lived experiences as they share their opinions on a particular topic. The authors are served by Services for the UnderServed (S:US), a New York City-based nonprofit that is committed to giving every New...

Jorge R. Petit, MD, Appointed to SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment National Advisory Council

• By: Staff Writer Behavioral Health News
• October 13th, 2023
• access to treatment, addiction treatment services, Fall 2023 Issue, news, recovery services, SAMHSA, substance use disorders, wellbeing
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We are thrilled to announce that Jorge R. Petit, MD, was recently appointed to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) National Advisory Council. Dr. Petit will be joining the SAMHSA CSAT National Advisory Council...