As we observe Recovery Month, we’re shedding light on Recovery Community Centers because they represent a rapidly growing component in the recovery support infrastructure, or recovery capital.
The overdose crisis has battered many states and taken its toll on many people.The 2021 Drug Overdose Report indicated that 2,250 Kentuckians died from drug overdoses in 2021, a 14.5% increase compared with the year prior. Now the state is trying to do something about it by providing support for…
About half of youth report not feeling a genuine sense of belonging at school
As National Suicide Prevention Week comes to a close, we reflect on the initial impact of one of the most momentous changes in the history of our crisis care system – a change that took place just two months ago. On July 16, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline transitioned…
BREAKING NEWS In a recent study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers compared the impact of opioid use disorder (OUD) services provided via telehealth to Medicare beneficiaries prior to the pandemic and during the pandemic, particularly related to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for OUD. Researchers…
“Either you love it or hate it!” Those of us who work in crisis services know how true this statement is. For some, it’s simply not a good fit, but for people who find their groove working in this field, there is nothing better. The nature of the work we…
Join us on Monday, September 12, at 3 p.m. ET as we celebrate the launch of 988 – the new easy-to-remember number to reach the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline! We will reflect on the monumental accomplishment of the July launch, as well as other 988 successes from the…
September is National Recovery Month! To help you recognize this important observance, we compiled a variety of tools, resources and learning opportunities.
History was made on Saturday, July 16, 2022, when the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline officially launched. This easy-to-access, national three-digit number is now live and can be utilized by anyone in a mental health and/or substance use crisis across the nation. The vision for…
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) recently updated its roadmap for the eventual end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) for health care providers. While the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has not announced its intention to end the PHE,…