Gateway Foundation

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 20.4 million people aged 12 or older experienced a substance use disorder (SUD) in 2019. Addiction is a pervasive issue in our society, and it affects people from all walks of life, including religious people.

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Child Welfare Monitor

JULY 8, 2024

Supporters of the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), which passed in 2018, said that declining foster care counts would result from providing support to parents who needed help to address the problems (like substance abuse, mental illness and poor parenting skills) that led to their maltreatment of their children.

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Relias

APRIL 10, 2025

Provide access to mental health support, flexible scheduling, and temporary housing or transportation assistance if needed. Resource: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has a Disaster Distress Helpline and offers tip sheets for staff support following disasters.

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Relias

DECEMBER 19, 2022

From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, behavioral health professionals perform a wide range of important work. As demand for behavioral health providers increases across the U.S. The workforce shortage in behavioral and mental health.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Advocate for increased funding Tribal leaders and healthcare administrators should actively engage with policymakers and stakeholders to advocate for increased funding allocations. Nonprofit and philanthropic support Organizations such as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the W.K.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Additional Resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , Recovery Is for Everyone: Understanding Treatment of Substance Use Disorders. The CDC explains what substance use disorders are along with different treatment and recovery options and the importance of reducing stigma.

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Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, your organization and the behavioral health professionals you employ perform a wide range of important work. As demand for behavioral health providers increases across the U.S.

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Relias

JULY 13, 2023

Older adults in healthcare settings and long-term care facilities are more likely to have a behavioral health disorder than those who live in the community, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Mental health is about living a life of quality, dignity, and choice.

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Relias

JUNE 28, 2023

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), integrated care is defined as “the systematic coordination of general and behavioral healthcare.” The main purpose is to effectively address and treat co-occurring and chronic mental health, substance use, and medical disorders.

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Relias

JANUARY 24, 2024

To help professionals in this system, let’s explore the intersection of rehabilitation and mental health and cover the keys to providing trauma-informed care for juvenile offenders. Why trauma-informed care for juvenile offenders is important The juvenile justice system has a high number of youth with behavioral health issues.

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Relias

MAY 21, 2024

Trauma-informed care can help resolve the lasting and pervasive effects of trauma on people’s health and well-being, remove barriers to care, and improve the efficacy of other care practices. Trauma can increase the risk of chronic diseases, mental health disorders, substance use, and suicidal behavior.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 22, 2024

The United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded over $110 million to the IDHS SUPR division since September 2016. These funds support programs in the form of four grants, and these federal awards help grant-supported programs provide quality services.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 22, 2024

The United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded over $110 million to the IDHS SUPR division since September 2016. These funds support programs in the form of four grants, and these federal awards help grant-supported programs provide quality services.

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All For Kids

MARCH 10, 2025

What Are the Root Causes of Child Abuse? 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.

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Relias

JANUARY 23, 2024

On January 23, we recognize Maternal Health Awareness Day , an initiative by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to increase awareness and action related to maternal mortality and morbidity in the U.S. It affects not only the mother, but also their children, their families, and their communities.

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Chronic drinking and acute binge drinking are associated with a higher predisposition to various health problems.

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Relias

DECEMBER 29, 2023

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. These programs may lack sufficient resources for mental health and addiction treatment.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 31, 2024

About the skills and frameworks we bring to the table: According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the principles of ‘trauma-informed care’ include safety, trustworthiness and transparency, peer support, collaboration and mutuality, empowerment, voice and choice, and cultural, historical, and gender issues.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 6, 2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) wishes to bring attention to the importance of mental health as it affects millions of people in the United States. Department of Labor Launches Campaign Promoting Mental Health Support in Workplaces.

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University of Connecticut

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Innovations Institute has partnered with the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County, Ohio (MHRBUC) in a new U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration grant of just over $1 million to expand needed infrastructure, processes, and services to build strong early childhood mental health services.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Undermining public trust in vaccines and other critical health interventions could worsen health disparities, particularly in marginalized communities. Hold leadership accountable to uphold public health, science-based policy, and social justice.

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Beyond Advocacy

MAY 21, 2024

Dr. Pettus was the lone social worker at the table during deliberations at the White House that resulted in The First Step Act , signed into law during the Trump administration. Federal prisoners could also earn time credits for good behavior.

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