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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

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Social workers help patients eliminate psychosocial stressors such as homelessness, loss of job, divorce, and loneliness that may have led to their use of substances. Social workers provide counseling and psychotherapy services to patients in recovery.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

Social workers help patients eliminate psychosocial stressors such as homelessness, loss of job, divorce, and loneliness that may have led to their use of substances. SAMHSA defines recovery as a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives and strive to reach their full potential.

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Why Successful Integrated Care Management Matters

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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), integrated care is defined as “the systematic coordination of general and behavioral healthcare.” Appointments are then scheduled one week later to focus on behavioral health with a mental health practitioner.

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Child Welfare Updates: New Rule Regarding Kinship Placements

Social Work Blog

Administration for Children and Families (ACF) published a final rule regarding licensing and approval standards for kinship placements. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children’s Bureau. Separate kinship requirements must also follow federal licensing regulations. 2023, September).

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Disastrous Plan to Eliminate the Department of Education

Social Work Blog

The Trump administration has followed through with its not-so-secret threat to eliminate the Department of Education. These actions mimic Project 2025’s blueprint for eliminating DOE , It should be noted that the administration cannot eliminate DOE using an executive order Congress has to approve such actions.