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Crisis Prevention and Intervention in the Age of COVID-19

Relias

As such, crisis intervention and prevention has never been more top of mind. Left unaddressed, mental health conditions brought by this pandemic could spiral into crisis. Substance Use Disorders and COVID-19. Substance use disorders (SUDs) have been a growing issue in the United States for some time.

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Native Americans and Opioid Addiction: Understanding the Problem

Relias

Funding and availability are a dual challenge To illustrate this double dilemma, consider that over 200 facilities provided behavioral health services to Native Americans, but only 34 of those (from eight IHS areas) received funding through IHS’s Community Opioid Intervention Pilot Projects (COIPP) award program.

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988, Behavioral Health Services, and Better Crisis Response

Relias

Those across the United States experiencing or witnessing a mental health crisis will now have a dedicated line to call and talk with a trained counselor. This has the potential to positively impact the state of crisis prevention and intervention in the U.S. 988, Behavioral Health, and Better Crisis Response.

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

Social Work Blog

The launch is equally momentous for behavioral health practitioners – especially social workers –who provide direct services to those with serious emotional and substance use disorders. This is a welcomed policy change for which the social work profession has espoused for several years.

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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. That’s a sign of Generalized Anxiety Disorder also known as chronic anxiety.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

The assessment process enables you to appreciate your client’s perspective on their situation, identify their priority areas for intervention, and recognize the strengths they bring to the therapeutic process. Informed Consent: Social workers get informed consent from clients before initiating any interventions or services.

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262 -Supporting Student Mental Health

Counselor Toolbox podcast

CEU course is available at [link] ~ Specific information regarding student athletes ~ Explore some information relevant to students regarding alcohol and drug use and disordered eating ~ Identify the basics for early crisis intervention Review general guidelines for supporting student mental health.