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Mobile Crisis Intervention - Brenton Gicker and Chelsea Swift

Doin' The Work

In this episode, I talk with Brenton Gicker and Chelsea Swift of CAHOOTS – Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets, a 24/7 mobile crisis intervention program of the White Bird Clinic in Eugene, Oregon. Transcription services provided by FIU’s Disability Resource Center. .

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has further exacerbated the need to improve access to crisis intervention services. While these statistics are a significant cause for concern, social workers have been instrumental in providing support to people in crisis. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. Prepared by.

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Illinois Breaks Barriers in Mental Health Workforce, Achieving Remarkable Growth in Licensed Social Workers (LSWs)

Social Work Blog

” In the previous spring 2023 session, the state went even further by passing a first-in-the-nation law that creates an alternative to the ASWB clinical exam for licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) which went into effect on January 1, 2024.

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Illinois Breaks Barriers in Mental Health Workforce, Achieving Remarkable Growth in Licensed Social Workers (LSWs)

Social Work Blog

” In the previous spring 2023 session, the state went even further by passing a first-in-the-nation law that creates an alternative to the ASWB clinical exam for licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) which went into effect on January 1, 2024.

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Why the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a Big Deal for Social Workers

Social Work Blog

For example: (1) The expected expansion of behavioral health mobile crisis services expanded call centers and the linkage of crisis response to short-term and long-term clinical care will significantly increase the demand for a qualified clinical workforce —primarily social workers— to provide these services. (2)

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Native Americans and Opioid Addiction: Understanding the Problem

Relias

Providing community education through live events can effectively reach people who need training and patient and family educational resources to address opioid use and perform crisis intervention. And all staff, whether clinical or not, must be prepared with professional education for crisis encounters with individuals in distress.

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Members in the News – June 29, 2023

Social Workers Speak

A senior crisis intervention specialist who has worked at the Chandler Fire Department for 16 years, Henry (’05 BSW, ’07 MSW) said a crisis can happen lightning fast, anytime and anywhere. You may be experiencing anxiety and it’s completely normal, according to License Clinical Social Worker Lori Osachy.