Helping Long Islanders Thrive

• By: Staff Writer Behavioral Health News
• January 1st, 2018
• community recovery center, family support, opioid addiction, peer support, recovery services, recovery support, substance use treatment, vocational training
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As opioid addiction continues to rise in Suffolk County and around the country, staff at Family & Children’s Association (FCA) are working together to combat this growing epidemic. With the support of agency partners Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD), Families...

BHN Winter 2018 Issue

• January 1st, 2018
• behavioral health care, co-occurring disorders, dual diagnosis, integrated treatment, mental health, recovery support, substance use disorders, treatment coordination
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"Understanding and Treating Co-Occurring Disorders”   Articles in This...

Housing and Support Services Create Greater Stability for Adults with Behavioral Health Issues

• By: Yvette Brissett-André, MPA Cynthia Isaac-Gueye, LCSW Unique People Services (UPS)
• October 1st, 2017
• case management, community integration, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, recovery support, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, supportive housing
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As supportive housing continues to be a necessity for individuals across New York City, Unique People Services’ (UPS) social workers, clinicians and case managers are working together to create safe havens and essential resources for hundreds in need. Our Bronx-based agency operates nearly 30...

Let’s Strengthen Sober Housing Resources

• By: Jim Malone THRIVE Recovery Community Outreach Center
• October 1st, 2017
• addiction recovery, housing regulation, peer recovery support, post-treatment transition, recovery support, relapse prevention, sober housing, social determinants of health
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Imagine someone drowning at night in the middle of the ocean. Suddenly a ship appears! Spotlights pinpoint the poor swimmer. A floatation device is tossed into the sea, and words of encouragement float down from the deck of the boat. The swimmer is quickly brought on board and provided with warm...

BHN Spring 2017 Issue

• April 1st, 2017
• behavioral health, community services, healthcare policy, integrated care, mental health services, recovery support, service coordination, system reform
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"System Reform: Progress Report”   Articles in This...

Transforming Behavioral Health Systems of Care to Improve Outcomes and Promote Value

• By: Richard Elorreaga Optum
• April 1st, 2017
• behavioral health, evidence-based care, managed care, Medicaid, peer support, person-centered care, recovery support, value-based reimbursement
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Many state and county Medicaid programs are considering the implementation of managed care models in their behavioral health care systems in order to ensure consistent quality outcomes for their residents with a mental health condition or substance use disorder. As a national leader in managed...