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CDHS increases safe access to services for survivors of domestic violence

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CDHS also funds 46 local organizations that provide free, confidential services including crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, counseling and emergency shelter to survivors of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, free and confidential support is available 24/7.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

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The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has further exacerbated the need to improve access to crisis intervention services. It will also allow for more cost-effective early intervention strategies to reduce health care spending. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline reported receiving almost 2.4 million calls in 2020 (Bjaworski, 2021).

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Making Time to Talk About Alcohol Use

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Other factors include time constraints, as well as concerns about privacy and confidentiality. April is Alcohol Awareness Month, an opportunity for social workers to make alcohol screening and brief intervention (SBI) part of routine care. Some healthcare providers say they feel uncomfortable talking about alcohol use with patients.

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Here are resources for social workers

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Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT): Best Practices for the Prevention and Treatment of Risky Drinking in Girls/Women of Childbearing Age. Assessment and interventions of risky alcohol use is extremely important amongst girls and women. Alcohol Use in the United States. Updated March 2022.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

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The assessment process enables you to appreciate your client’s perspective on their situation, identify their priority areas for intervention, and recognize the strengths they bring to the therapeutic process. Confidentiality: Maintaining strict confidentiality is essential.

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How To Apply the RBT Code of Ethics to Your Work

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Standard 2.04: RBTs do not use interventions they do not know how to use. Standard 2.08: RBTs protect the confidentiality and privacy of their clients, stakeholders, and others in the workplace. RBTs also maintain confidentiality when interacting with client information and records. privacy laws, licensure requirements).

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

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Contracted mental health counselors will confidentially speak with soldiers and their spouses about their concerns and offer targeted information that can help deal with difficult situations. The NCTSN has trained more than two million professionals in trauma-informed interventions. Military One Source.

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