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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

Social Work Blog

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. 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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How to Get an Illinois DUI Evaluation

Gateway Foundation

Substance Use Disorder (Misuse) Subtle Screening Inventory: This questionnaire involves determining the severity of your addiction and your willingness to make lifestyle changes. High risk: If you show signs of a substance use disorder, your evaluator will assign high risk even if you don’t have prior DUI convictions.

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SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Clients

Gateway Foundation

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. Thanks to SUPR grants, Illinois can expand and improve its substance use disorder treatment efforts.

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Staff Retention in Behavioral Health: Your Questions Answered

Relias

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S. To learn more, read our post, “ Creating a Learning Culture in Human Services: An Expert’s Advice.”

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Staff Retention in Behavioral Health: Your Questions Answered

Relias

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S. To learn more, read our post, “ Creating a Learning Culture in Human Services: An Expert’s Advice.”

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Factors that Affect Behavioral Health Provider Retention

Relias

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S. These shortages will be facilitated by increasing demand for the services provided by these professionals. will have shortages of : 78,050 school counselors. 57,490 psychologists. 48,540 social workers.