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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has further exacerbated the need to improve access to crisis intervention services. While these statistics are a significant cause for concern, social workers have been instrumental in providing support to people in crisis. million calls in 2020 (Bjaworski, 2021).

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Harbour Partnership

Shelter, Inc

Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, under the Basic Center Program (BCP). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shelter, Inc. and The Harbour Partner Under Federal Grant to Expand Emergency Shelter Services Arlington Heights, IL, January 13, 2025 Shelter, Inc.

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Native Americans and Opioid Addiction: Understanding the Problem

Relias

Perhaps even more concerning for the future, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimated that over 5% of the total AI/AN population in 2019 struggled with opioid misuse. They rose further to 56.6 deaths per 100,000 Native Americans in 2021, the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic — a sharp increase of 33%.

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Can systemic practice improve how early help staff support families?

Community Care

Exploring systemic practice’s potential in early help In an effort to understand the potential for systemic practice to support early help services, a number of feasibility studies were published last year by What Works for Early Intervention and Children’s Social Care.

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Macro Social Work Theories & Their Implications for Social Work Practice

Social Work Haven

What are some macro interventions? These theories provide a comprehensive framework for social work practice, as they complement each other in understanding the causes of social issues and developing interventions to address them. What are some macro interventions? What are the models of macro practice? What are macro theories?

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Child Abuse: Understanding, Prevention & Support

All For Kids

By addressing these underlying factors, we can create supportive environments, provide resources for families in need, and promote early intervention to break the cycle of abuse and ensure the well-being of children. Trained professionals offer compassionate listening, crisis intervention, and referrals to appropriate services.