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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

By Makeba Royall, LCSW NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Recovery month provides continued education and encouragement around recovery, elevating accomplishments and reaffirming the possibility of recovery.

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Trauma-informed Care Creates a Path Forward

Shelter, Inc

Feeling safe is the foundation of trauma recovery. To address this challenge, Shelter is rolling out a new program to provide mental health counseling services at local schools throughout Chicagoland. Sylvie Colon, a Clinical Therapist at Shelter, works with young people who have faced extremely difficult situations. “I

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

By Makeba Royall, LCSW – NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Recovery Month provides continued education and encouragement around recovery, elevating accomplishments and reaffirming the possibility of recovery.

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The Role of Family and Friends In Addiction Recovery

Gateway Foundation

The Role of Family In Addiction Recovery Family members can play a significant role in their loved one’s addiction recovery. Here’s how to help a family member with addiction: Educate yourself: It’s crucial that you take the time to learn more about addiction and what recovery can look like.

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The Role of Family and Friends In Addiction Recovery

Gateway Foundation

The Role of Family In Addiction Recovery Family members can play a significant role in their loved one’s addiction recovery. Here’s how to help a family member with addiction: Educate yourself: It’s crucial that you take the time to learn more about addiction and what recovery can look like.

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4 Phases of Emergency Management for Hospitals and Health Systems

Relias

The approach is divided into four phases of emergency management: prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. 4 – Recovery: Returning to normal operations Objective: Restore the hospital’s ability to deliver care and support its staff in the aftermath of a disaster.

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Your Healthy Outlook Can Promote Resilience and Recovery in Older Adults

Relias

Identifying disorders “Behavioral health” often refers to mental health , psychiatric care, counseling, and substance use disorders treatment. The ways in which you engage older adults throughout the process to build resilience should include a focus on recovery, hope, and well-being.