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Every day and in communities across the country, we are fighting to connect more people to the mental health and substance use treatment they deserve. Follow our work in the news; learn more about our virtual and in-person events; and visit our blog to gain insight into the state of the field, new treatment trends and opportunities for organizational excellence.
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Here’s One Simple Step We Can Take to Help One AnotherJun 27, 2025
VIP Community Services President and CEO Debbian Fletcher-Blake knew her organization made the right call to offer Mental Health First Aid training to her entire staff this year, when she heard that the course helped a human resources employee support a colleague.
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Prevention Isn’t What It Used to Be, and That’s ProgressMay 19, 2025
Substance use prevention has changed. Gone are the days of simplistic “Just Say No” campaigns and school assemblies that failed to address real-world challenges. Prevention today is more dynamic, personal and grounded in science, identity and lived experience. It is about equipping youth, not just warning them. Prevention now celebrates…
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