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Why the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a Big Deal for Social Workers

Social Work Blog

On July 16, 2022, after two years of preparation since the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved its implementation, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline system became a reality. There are compelling reasons why social workers should pay close attention. By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA.

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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

Child Welfare Monitor

Maybe a parent needs mental health care or substance use disorder treatment, or parenting training and support, or maybe the family needs to do family therapy. The government can and must do better to get this funding out the door to states that ask for it.” But that is a subject for another post.

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How to Talk About Alcohol Use with Clients: Frequently Asked Questions

Social Work Blog

Helping clients discuss their alcohol use can also reduce the risk of prenatal alcohol exposure, a leading preventable cause of lifelong behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Government. How much drinking is too much? Many people have misconceptions about alcohol use.

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An update on the Mental Health Bill’s passage through Parliament

Community Care

It is important to remember that the government does not have a majority in the Lords and could be defeated on particular votes. Lord Bradley (Labour) supported a principle based on identifying and supporting the communication needs of the individual. Principles The bill does not insert principles onto the face of the MHA.

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Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

Social Work Blog

Services related to mental health substance use disorders are specifically included. For additional recurrences beyond 12 months, the provider must provide a new GFE and communicate any changes between the initial and the new estimates. CSWs meet that definition. Future Action.

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How to Talk About Alcohol Use with Clients: Frequently Asked Questions

Social Work Blog

Helping clients discuss their alcohol use can also reduce the risk of prenatal alcohol exposure, a leading preventable cause of lifelong behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Government. How much drinking is too much? Many people have misconceptions about alcohol use.

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Council pays family £2,500 after issuing care proceedings based on ‘incomplete and flawed information’

Community Care

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found that Richmond council had not considered the full range of information available to it about ‘Ms X’ and ‘Y’ at its legal planning meeting before launching care proceedings.