Social Work Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

I see the devastating effects of this crisis in our community, emergency departments, and substance-use treatment centers through my roles as an emergency psychiatric and addiction Clinical Social Worker. A good place to start is the US Department of Health and Human Services administration, which operates a suicide and crisis Lifeline.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 19, 2024

Substance Use Disorder (Misuse) Subtle Screening Inventory: This questionnaire involves determining the severity of your addiction and your willingness to make lifestyle changes. You can find compassionate and individualized Illinois addiction treatment at Gateway Foundation.

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Michigan Girl's Café

MAY 26, 2021

Department of Labor New resources (books, essays, films and websites) for additional career exploration The book begins with dispelling myths about the social work profession and how it is different from related fields and disciplines, such as psychology, sociology and counseling.

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Social Workers Speak

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

25 letter to the Department of Health and Human Services, seeking an exemption from the “good faith” estimates for routine mental and behavioral health services. We rarely see people who are only facing addiction to one substance,” Duraney said. But about 50% of the patients are facing cocaine as their primary addiction.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) division of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides funds for qualified treatment and recovery support centers. The SUPR division and its grants aim to help address the state’s opioid crisis and help citizens experiencing addiction.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 31, 2023

Despite having similar educational backgrounds, their job responsibilities differ depending on the services they provide to their clients. Knowing the distinctions between these roles can aid in determining the ideal career path in human services. Social workers can only offer psychological counseling and emotional support.

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Social Workers Speak

MARCH 3, 2022

Social workers have been finding shelter for homeless covid patients, providing treatment for people with addiction disorders made more challenging by pandemic-related social isolation, and comforting bereaved family members who have lost loved ones to the twin epidemics of covid and opioids. Cowboy State Daily (WY).

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