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Does Anyone Care? Shocking Barriers Killing Our Mental Health

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If your situation is dire and you are thinking of hurting yourself or others, you should immediately call the – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Assistance (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). If your needs are less urgent, you may qualify for Medicaid to get mental health help. Adaptive Medical Partners.

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How you can save babies whose mothers have substance use disorders

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In traditional foster care, a trained stranger raises the baby with some monitoring from the local Child Protective Services and financial supports such as SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, and a cash per diem. Growing up with a parent with unmanaged substance abuse disorder is an ACE , so it’s inherently undesirable.

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What is MIECHV? Overview and Importance of Maternal Home Visiting Programs

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78 percent of participating adults and children relied on Medicaid or CHIP. . 21 percent reported a history of child abuse and maltreatment, 15 percent reported substance abuse, 10 percent included pregnant teens. . Answer these ten confidential questions developed with the CDC and understand your warning signs.