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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

Vibrant Emotional Health, who is the current administrator of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, believes that this change will help increase accessibility to these much-needed services. Department of Health and Human Services. Initially, introduced in the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act (H.R. KVC Health Systems.

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How to Practice Disability Inclusion in the Workplace

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Despite this fact, just 4% of organizations include disabilities in their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. What it means to practice inclusion A key point in understanding the value of inclusion is that diversity, by itself, is not enough when it comes to benefiting an organization.

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What Does KVC Stand For?

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Through in-home family strengthening services, foster care, adoption, mental health treatment, disability services, and children’s mental health hospitals, we’re giving people hope and helping children and families thrive. Diverse perspectives are key to our progress. Family connection drives our culture.

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Why Your Organization Needs a Learning Management Platform

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To truly understand why your human services organization needs a learning management platform, let’s explore some of the features included in these platforms and how they can help you and your staff. As with any organization-wide initiative, adopting a learning management platform is a journey. A Partner in Your Journey.

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Understanding Value-Based Contracts in Behavioral Health

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Caring for an individual’s holistic health has only begun to gain widespread acceptance and adoption within the last several decades. One of the other major challenges facing the adoption of value-based contracts in behavioral health is more clinical. Know what is “in it for them.” How do you stack up to peer organizations?

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Alumni Honored with SSW Distinguished Alumni Awards

Michigan Social Work

She has also held senior leadership positions at the Office of Management and Budget, and the Department of Health and Human Services. His efforts led to the adoption of protection of farm workers from excessive heat and overtime pay. Before joining MCYJ in 2014, Smith co-managed a youth diversion program in Skokie, IL.

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How and Why Trauma-Informed Leadership Works

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Incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) Establishing a nurturing environment where every individual feels valued and secure not only fosters personal and professional growth but also mitigates turnover rates, nurturing the overall well-being of your organization.