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ACE 101: Parental Substance Abuse

Stop Abuse Campaign

There are a lot of complexities with parental substance abuse as one of the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) in terms of policy and prevention, but first, we need to understand it from a child’s point of view. . Why is parental substance abuse a trauma? Substance abuse can complicate the parent-child attachment.

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Dial 988: Mental Health Hotline Launches July 16

Shelter, Inc

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimated calls and texts to the suicide hotline will more than double in 2022 to 7.6 Advocates for the three-digit number say timing is crucial during an emergency as remembering three digits instead of ten can make all the difference, and the time for change is now.

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Mental Health Resources to Know And Share During Mental Health Awareness Month

My Brains Not Broken

CRISIS Text Line : 741-741 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : 1-800-273-8255 The Trevor Project Hotline : 1-866-488-7386 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Hot Line : 1-800-662-4357. Help Lines.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Society of Clinical Psychology

And here is the White House’s press release with information on the prevalence of these conditions and new ways to get some help, including: dialing 988 to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline calling 1-800-662-HELP for support or resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration going to FindSupport.gov for (..)

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Guide for Clergy Ministering to People With Addictions

Gateway Foundation

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 20.4 million people aged 12 or older experienced a substance use disorder (SUD) in 2019. Addiction is a pervasive issue in our society, and it affects people from all walks of life, including religious people.

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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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Survivor Story: Hammered Down

Stop Abuse Campaign

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing). For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255. 800) 662-4357. Do you know your score? Childhood Trauma Affects Your Future Health.