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Reflecting on the importance of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

National Casa Gal

Learning about domestic violence and substance use disorder is an important element of the CASA/GAL volunteer training. The post Reflecting on the importance of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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West Virginia does NOT underspend on “child welfare” – it MIS-spends

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Thats the publication that repeatedly presents as fact the false claim that West Virginias status as Child Removal Capital of America is some inevitable consequence of substance abuse.

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UAlbany Receives $1M for Program to Prevent HIV and Substance Abuse

Swhelper

View Full Article - UAlbany Receives $1M for Program to Prevent HIV and Substance Abuse. The Achieving College Completion through Engaged Support Services program (Project ACCESS) will provide timely and responsive HIV prevention services to students, particularly those from the LGBTQ+ […].

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Child Protective Services in the District of Columbia: An alarming increase in incomplete investigations in FY2024

Child Welfare Monitor

Contributing factors might be the end of COVID-19 assistance programs and the growing mental health, substance abuse, and housing crises in the District. Thus, the increase in referrals may well be a sign of increasing maltreatment.

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Helpful Resources During Suicide Prevention Month 2022

My Brains Not Broken

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) national helpline can provide more helpful support not only to people struggling with their mental health but also substance abuse (or both). SAMHSA’s National Helpline.

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Youth Homelessness: A Crisis We Can Solve

Swhelper

These vulnerable youth face significant challenges that go far beyond the lack of stable housing, they are at higher risk for substance abuse, mental health disorders, and exploitation. Youth homelessness is an urgent issue in the United States with an estimated 4.2 million young people experiencing homelessness annually.

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Resources to Know During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2023

My Brains Not Broken

SAMHSA’s National Helpline The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) national helpline can provide more helpful support not only to people struggling with their mental health but also substance abuse (or both).