Carmen Collado: Championing Community Care and Strategic Growth in Mental Health Services

• By: Staff Writer Behavioral Health News
• January 14th, 2025
• community services, cultural competence, mental health, nonprofit, social equity, underserved communities, Winter 2025 Issue
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Carmen Collado, LCSW-R, is a seasoned leader in the behavioral health field, recently appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Community Counseling & Mediation (CCM). With over 30 years of experience in human services, Collado brings a wealth of expertise in delivering compassionate,...

Opioid Settlement Funds an Opportunity to Strengthen Services

• By: John J. Coppola, MSW The Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of New York State (ASAP) | InUnity Alliance
• October 23rd, 2023
• addiction, Fall 2023 Issue, federal funding, harm reduction, infrastructure support, InUnity Alliance, New York State, Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board, opioid settlement funds, prevention, recovery, substance use disorders, treatment, underserved communities, workforce crisis
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The tragic loss of life and the impact of addiction on families and communities has been escalating in New York State annually almost every year for well over a decade. New York State’s response has been inadequate and lives have been lost as a consequence. Because of a strong federal...