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Shelter, Inc. Receives National Accreditation

Shelter, Inc

Organizations pursue accreditation to demonstrate the implementation of best practice standards in the field of human services. s programs, services, management, and administration. COA Accreditation evaluated all aspects of Shelter Inc.’s Shelter, Inc. Executive Director Carina H.

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

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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. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW). By Carla B.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

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Vibrant Emotional Health, who is the current administrator of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, believes that this change will help increase accessibility to these much-needed services. Department of Health and Human Services. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Mental health by the Numbers. 2021, December 9).

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Vaccination Barriers for People Experiencing Homelessness: How Social Workers are Making an Impact

Social Work Blog

Article by Connect to End COVID-19 Ambassador and NASW (DC-VA) Member, Lauren Morris, MSW, ACM, LCSW-S Hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 are trending down according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) began approving vaccines in late 2020.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides valuable tools to help people during these challenging times. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Department of Health and Human Services. There’s no right or wrong way to feel. Dynamics of Abuse . Mighty Oaks Foundation . Prepared by.

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News Items – August 5, 2021

Social Workers Speak

Even though we’re supposed to have a social worker in all of the (school) buildings, that’s not happening ,” said Tara Stamps, CTU’s administrator of new teacher development. Lena Richardson is a member: GA Dept of Human Services Appoints Lena Richardson to Georgia Council on Aging. All On Georgia.

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News Items – September 30, 2021

Social Workers Speak

Victor Armstrong is the first chief health equity officer at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Health Resources and Services Administration, and it is part of UNT’s Center for Racial and Ethnic Equity in Health and Society, which focuses on redressing inequity and health quality in Texas.