Child Welfare Monitor

MARCH 16, 2025

But all the evidence we have indicates that Black families do abuse and neglect their children more than White families.

Child Welfare 219

Child Welfare Foster Care Self-harm Welfare 219

My Brains Not Broken

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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).

Confidentiality 147

Confidentiality Substance Abuse Mental Health Psychiatric 147

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Social Work Practice and Substance Abuse. Social Work Practice and Environmental Sustainability. Social Work Practice and Child Protection. Social Work Practice and Professional Self Care. Social Work Practice and Domestic Violence. Social Work Practice and Criminal Justice System. Emerging trends in Social Work Training and Practice.

Domestic Violence 130

Domestic Violence Criminal Justice Substance Abuse University 130

Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Substance abuse disorders ex. . * Eating disorders ex. anorexia or bulimia. Mood disorders ex. depression or bipolar. Personality disorders ex. borderline personality disorder. Psychotic disorders ex. schizophrenia. drug addictions. Trauma-related disorders ex. How does Mental Health & Mental Illness Intersect?

Mental Health 132

Mental Health Schizophrenia Substance Abuse PTSD 132

My Brains Not Broken

MAY 19, 2022

CRISIS Text Line : 741-741 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : 1-800-273-8255 The Trevor Project Hotline : 1-866-488-7386 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Hot Line : 1-800-662-4357. Help Lines.

Mental Health 130

Mental Health Substance Abuse Administration Disorder 130

Child Welfare Monitor

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

2 These services were defined to include mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and “in-home parenting skills training.” Mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and parenting training and support were all being provided with the help of federal funds — but just not through Title IV-E.

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Child Welfare Medicaid Foster Care Welfare 196

Shelter, Inc

JULY 15, 2022

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimated calls and texts to the suicide hotline will more than double in 2022 to 7.6 Advocates for the three-digit number say timing is crucial during an emergency as remembering three digits instead of ten can make all the difference, and the time for change is now.

Mental Health 98

Mental Health Substance Abuse Administration Advocacy 98

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

According to the story, Toscano’s husband was also cited for substance abuse, according to DCF records she shared with the Globe. Taking a child under those circumstances causes the child even more trauma than taking the child for other reasons – that’s one reason it’s illegal to do it in New York.

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Child Welfare Welfare Domestic Violence Foster Care 65

My Brains Not Broken

MAY 1, 2024

SAMHSA – Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit SAMHSA, or the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is an organization that works to highlight the connections between substance abuse and mental health.

Mental Health 100

Mental Health Substance Abuse Empathy Administration 100

Michigan Social Work

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Angell’s research focuses on behavioral health, particularly on serious mental illness and its intersection with substance abuse and criminal justice involvement. Dean Beth Angell has been appointed the Phillip Fellin Collegiate Professor of Social Work.

Criminal Justice 98

Criminal Justice Substance Abuse School Social Work University 98

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JANUARY 29, 2023

We need to apply the Betty Ford standard to all parents with substance abuse issues. And where there really is a danger, the solution is giving those other parents a small fraction of the resources Betty Ford had. If only someone in Arizona had thought of that, Jakob Blodgett might be alive today.

Substance Abuse 103

Substance Abuse Addiction Foster Care Mental Health 103

Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Additional Resources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , Recovery Is for Everyone: Understanding Treatment of Substance Use Disorders. The CDC explains what substance use disorders are along with different treatment and recovery options and the importance of reducing stigma.

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Recovery Substance Abuse Confidentiality Harm Reduction 100

All For Kids

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In many instances of child abuse, there are underlying issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse, financial instability, and housing insecurity. Parents in such circumstances are often young with past experiences in foster care or the juvenile justice system.

Domestic Violence 52

Domestic Violence Substance Abuse Military PTSD 52

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As the Argus-Leader reported: For example, if a parent needs to overcome substance abuse, an active effort would be helping that parent with a ride to a treatment class, said Kehala Two Bulls, the executive director of the 7th Circuit Court CASA program. A reasonable effort would be giving that parent a list of treatment programs.

Substance Abuse 115

Substance Abuse Foster Care Child Welfare Welfare 115

Social Work Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse.

Mental Health 94

Mental Health LCSW Psychiatry Substance Abuse 94

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

. ● In Nevada, the Nevada Independent reports: A January legislative audit identified seven care facilities for children that failed to adequately protect those in their care, with complaints ranging from children self-administering medication to substance abuse issues. ●

Child Welfare 109

Child Welfare Justice and Corrections Foster Care Criminal Justice 109

Relias

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As a result of the rising rates of suicide in the U.S., mental health professionals should perform suicide risk assessments that look for potential risk factors for suicidality when evaluating clients.

Mental Health 105

Mental Health Interventional Substance Abuse Psychology 105

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The stories blithely attribute West Virginia’s high rate of removal to the fact that “More than half entered the system because of a parent’s substance abuse.” More than half entered the system because a worker checked the “substance abuse” box on a form; that is not necessarily the same thing. That’s not correct.

Child Welfare 98

Child Welfare Welfare Foster Care Substance Abuse 98

Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 5, 2022

Many people struggle with substance abuse, but confusion surrounding substance use disorders persists. One of the most significant areas of confusion is treatment options. The terms “detox” and “rehab” are often used interchangeably when discussing treatment, but rehab and detox are not the same.

Substance Abuse 52

Substance Abuse Disorder Addiction 52

Gateway Foundation

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 20.4 million people aged 12 or older experienced a substance use disorder (SUD) in 2019. Addiction is a pervasive issue in our society, and it affects people from all walks of life, including religious people.

Addiction 52

Addiction Substance Abuse Administration Disorder 52

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.

Self-harm 105

Self-harm Schools Substance Abuse Psychiatric 105

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

OCTOBER 29, 2022

The discussions were spun around Drug or substance abuse, adverse effects of family violence, different types of trauma, and social work in mental health. The guests for the chat were David Rose, Associate Prof.,

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Substance Abuse Counseling University 52

Child Welfare Monitor

OCTOBER 5, 2024

” Perhaps the strongest argument against the myth that poverty and neglect are one and the same is that most poor parents do not neglect their children.

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Child Welfare Welfare Foster Care Mental Health 206

Social Work Blog

MAY 3, 2022

“A month off and then some can do so much good for your overall well-being, your memory, your sleep, your digestion,” said NASW member Sabrina Spotorno , a clinical social worker and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor at Monument, an online platform for alcohol treatment and recovery.

Abuse Counselor 52

Abuse Counselor Sobriety Substance Abuse Recovery 52

Counselor Toolbox podcast

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Summary - Suicidality is not uncommon - It is important to regularly screen all clients for suicidality (e.g. check in sheets, monitoring logs) - Suicidality is an opportunity for change - A variety of different issues can contribute to suicidality.

Substance Abuse 20

Substance Abuse Crisis Intervention Interventional Treatment Planning 20

Child Welfare Monitor

JULY 8, 2024

Supporters of the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), which passed in 2018, said that declining foster care counts would result from providing support to parents who needed help to address the problems (like substance abuse, mental illness and poor parenting skills) that led to their maltreatment of their children.

Foster Care 130

Foster Care Child Welfare Welfare Substance Abuse 130

Social Work Blog

MAY 25, 2022

This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides valuable tools to help people during these challenging times. Dynamics of Abuse . This blog from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence discusses the dynamics of abuse and helpful resources.

Disorder 105

Disorder PTSD Military Mental Health 105

Social Work Blog

JULY 8, 2022

Department of Housing and Urban Development found that one-third of people experiencing housing insecurity also experience mental health or substance abuse challenges. Since people’s struggles are often interrelated, this approach can encourage holistic healing among communities. For example, the U.S.

Social Worker 98

Social Worker Case Management Substance Abuse Mental Health 98

Social Work Haven

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

You may also find this article useful: A Parent’s Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse Teenagers are vaping substances like nicotine and marijuana at alarming rates. If you are a social worker who works with children, you may have come across teenagers who vape.

Substance Abuse 52

Substance Abuse Addiction Social Worker University 52

Counselor Toolbox podcast

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

~ Review the function of the SAP and how the SAP and LPC/LCSW may need to function together on an interdisciplinary team or in a co-occurring disorders treatment facility.

Substance Abuse 20

Substance Abuse LCSW Disorder 20

All For Kids

MARCH 10, 2025

Counseling may also be available for individuals, couples, and families, addressing issues like mental health, domestic violence, and substance abuse. These centers help parents develop effective parenting skills and coping mechanisms to manage stress, frustration, and anger, reducing the risk of child abuse.

Domestic Violence 52

Domestic Violence Substance Abuse Counseling Case Management 52

Social Work Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

One area of social work that is expected to continue growing is health care, with the BLS reporting that health care and substance abuse social work is projected at 15% growth. Read more about this topic in our April-May cover story.

Substance Abuse 52

Substance Abuse Social Worker 52

Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Additional Resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , Recovery Is for Everyone: Understanding Treatment of Substance Use Disorders. The CDC explains what substance use disorders are along with different treatment and recovery options and the importance of reducing stigma.

Recovery 52

Recovery Substance Abuse Confidentiality Harm Reduction 52

Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S. Predictions made before the COVID-19 pandemic emphasized a shortfall of tens of thousands of behavioral health professionals.

Psychiatric 97

Psychiatric Healthcare Mental Health Communication 97

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Records that have to be “admitted” into the database [but may not have been] include substance abuse records, visitation records and medical records. Similar to a report by a psychologist, if these records were never admitted, it could mean that parental rights were terminated by a court that had insufficient information. ●

Foster Care 75

Foster Care Substance Abuse Child Welfare Disability 75

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system. Social workers have a strong educational foundation, including bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Social Worker 95

Social Worker Treatment Planning Interventional Justice and Corrections 95

Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 3, 2022

Nervous Breakdown and Substance Abuse Similar to depression, a nervous breakdown can push someone to abuse alcohol, prescription drugs, or illicit drugs. Conversely, substance use disorder is sometimes an underlying reason for a mental breakdown. That's the essence of " normal functioning."

Disorder 96

Disorder Mental Health Self-harm Paranoia 96