The Foundations of a New “Wellness” Workforce

• By: Ashley Brody, MPA, CPRP Search for Change, Inc.
• April 1st, 2016
• behavioral health, chronic illness, healthcare reform, recovery, social determinants of health, trauma-informed care, value-based care, wellness workforce
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A revolution in the payment and delivery of behavioral health services is poised to transform the healthcare industry and all of its participants. Key stakeholders, including service recipients and their families, medical professionals, social service and community-based organizations, governmental...

Getting Help: What Are Your Rights in the Workplace if You Are Battling Addiction

• By: Arlene González-Sánchez NY State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)
• January 1st, 2016
• addiction treatment, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disability protections, employee assistance programs, employment rights, recovery, substance use disorders, workplace
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According to a 2012 survey by the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS), 10 percent of all-American adults, ages 18 and older, consider themselves to be in recovery from drug or alcohol problems. That means many of the...

Governor Announces New Text Messaging Feature on NYS HOPEline

• By: The Office of New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
• October 1st, 2015
• addiction treatment, behavioral health professionals, crisis support, opioid abuse, problem gambling, recovery, substance use disorders, treatment referrals
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New Yorkers can now text State HOPEline for support and referral to services for alcohol and drug addiction, and problem gambling. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New Yorkers can now contact the New York State HOPEline addiction referral and support service by texting 1-877-8-HOPENY....