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The State of Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training and What it Means for Your Staff

Relias

The multifaceted challenges that human services organizations have contended with over the last several years have only further accentuated the importance of strategic planning for crisis prevention and intervention training. What We Mean by Crisis Prevention and Intervention.

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How Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Can Use Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Relias

In fact, the work of direct support professionals (DSPs) is often tied directly to crisis prevention and intervention. The outbreak of COVID-19 underscored how the need for DSPs to understand and practice crisis prevention and intervention techniques has grown. Crisis and Trauma Informed Care.

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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. While crisis prevention and intervention studies are ongoing, early findings suggest that telehealth is a promising way to help those with mild SUDs.

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Native Americans and Opioid Addiction: Understanding the Problem

Relias

Native American woman speaks with her healthcare provider. Factors influencing opioid misuse in Native American communities Social determinants of health (SDOH) are a primary contributor to the Native American opioid crisis. These programs may lack sufficient resources for mental health and addiction treatment.

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988, Behavioral Health Services, and Better Crisis Response

Relias

This has the potential to positively impact the state of crisis prevention and intervention in the U.S. The overarching reason for the creation of 988 is to increase access to mental healthcare nationwide. Through these services, crisis intervention and prevention efforts across the country could see a serious boost.

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Social Workers: The Backbone of Reimagined 988 Emergency Crisis Services

Social Work Blog

W hen the National 988 Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotline goes into effect July 16, 2022, it will probably be the most significant public policy initiative impacting behavioral healthcare since the Medicaid expansion.

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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.