Disability, Mental Health and Substance Abuse

What Does KVC Stand For?

KVC

APRIL 18, 2024

This made it possible for KVC to meet the needs of any child and family, extending all the way to inpatient children’s mental health hospitals when needed. A few years later, the parent organization KVC Health Systems was created. Read more about KVC’s mental health treatment services here.

Child Welfare

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Both children who bully and targets of bullying are at a greater risk for mental and behavioral health issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement and dropping out of school. Words can hurt. Why Do Kids Bully? . What Can You Do To Prevent Bullying?

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 4, 2022

In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. Social Work in Mental Health Settings” by Kevin J.

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6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

Relias

MAY 21, 2024

Trauma-informed care can help resolve the lasting and pervasive effects of trauma on people’s health and well-being, remove barriers to care, and improve the efficacy of other care practices. Trauma can increase the risk of chronic diseases, mental health disorders, substance use, and suicidal behavior.

Recovery

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SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Patients

Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 22, 2024

The United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded over $110 million to the IDHS SUPR division since September 2016. Gateway uses state grants to improve its services and make substance use disorder treatment available to more people.

Recovery

Recovery Sobriety Disorder Addiction

SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Clients

Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 22, 2024

The United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded over $110 million to the IDHS SUPR division since September 2016. Gateway uses state grants to improve its services and make substance use disorder treatment available to more people.

Recovery

Recovery Sobriety Disorder Addiction

Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 3, 2022

In the past, mental health experts used many terms such as depression, anxiety, and acute stress disorder to refer to a nervous breakdown. The term is no longer used because it has not been recognized as a mental health disorder by the American Psychiatry Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5).

Disorder

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Your Role In Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Shelter, Inc

JANUARY 11, 2022

Those with mental health concerns, substance abuse, or disabilities. Victims: While anyone can be a victim, the most vulnerable are the most at risk, such as: Children not old enough to understand. Runaway or homeless youth. Youths with low self-esteem. Those from communities with more challenges.

Substance Abuse

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Social Work on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Look Back, A Look Ahead (Part Two)

Social Work Blog

JULY 31, 2024

About the skills and frameworks we bring to the table: According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the principles of ‘trauma-informed care’ include safety, trustworthiness and transparency, peer support, collaboration and mutuality, empowerment, voice and choice, and cultural, historical, and gender issues.

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Your Role In Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Shelter, Inc

JANUARY 11, 2022

Those with mental health concerns, substance abuse, or disabilities. Victims: While anyone can be a victim, the most vulnerable are the most at risk, such as: Children not old enough to understand. Runaway or homeless youth. Youths with low self-esteem. Those from communities with more challenges.

Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse Psychology Child Welfare Disability

NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

Social Work Blog

MAY 6, 2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) wishes to bring attention to the importance of mental health as it affects millions of people in the United States. Department of Labor Launches Campaign Promoting Mental Health Support in Workplaces.

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Shelter, Inc. Welcomes Two New Board Members: Rian Spencer and Arlen S. Gould

Shelter, Inc

JANUARY 7, 2025

He is also an integral part of the leadership team of the Northwest Suburban Mental Health Task Force, advocating for improved mental health services, as well as supporting individuals with disabilities and those dealing with substance abuse issues.

Substance Abuse

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In “child welfare” the horror stories go in all directions – all year long (2024 Edition)

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The Senator who chaired the committee, Ron Wyden, called on the Justice Department to investigate these chains for allegedly defrauding Medicaid and violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. Jamie Thompson called for action on how state-run mental health facilities operate. The Imprint and The Hill have stories.

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What Does KVC Stand For?

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

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SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Patients

SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Clients

Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Your Role In Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Social Work on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Look Back, A Look Ahead (Part Two)

Your Role In Human Trafficking Prevention Month

NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

Shelter, Inc. Welcomes Two New Board Members: Rian Spencer and Arlen S. Gould

In “child welfare” the horror stories go in all directions – all year long (2024 Edition)

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