Social Work Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

A good place to start is the US Department of Health and Human Services administration, which operates a suicide and crisis Lifeline. Dial 988 on your phone to get free and confidential support services. People who need help should turn to trusted sources. Originally published in The Dorchester Reporter.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 9, 2022

Currently, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline consists of a national network of call centers that provide free confidential support to individuals experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Callers now are able to reach crisis services via the toll-free national hotline or by calling 911.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

Recognized by social work educators, researchers, practitioners, students, and policymakers as an essential guide to clear and precise communication in the profession, this indispensable reference work should be on the bookshelves of all social workers and human services professionals in the United States and abroad.

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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. Contracted mental health counselors will confidentially speak with soldiers and their spouses about their concerns and offer targeted information that can help deal with difficult situations.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services. When that happens, social services officials come under fire. If anyone still doubts the need to replace anonymous reporting of alleged child abuse with confidential reporting, check out this story from ProPublica. WFTS-TV’s story includes comment from NCCPR. ●

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Relias

AUGUST 12, 2023

While implementing regular risk management training can be challenging, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provides risk management resources for health centers, including free training.

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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. These funds support programs in the form of four grants, and these federal awards help grant-supported programs provide quality services.

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