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

Social Work Blog

These professionals are now either serving Illinois clients via telehealth or have relocated to the state, contributing significantly to the local workforce. Most notably, 12% of these licensed LSWs come from outside the state, drawn by opportunities presented by this legislative change.

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

Social Work Blog

These professionals are now either serving Illinois clients via telehealth or have relocated to the state, contributing significantly to the local workforce. Most notably, 12% of these licensed LSWs come from outside the state, drawn by opportunities presented by this legislative change.

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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

Need for behavioral health programs exceeds availability In addition to the lack of funding available for programs to address Native American opioid-related health concerns, there are simply not enough mental health providers to serve these communities, despite recent efforts to provide telehealth and increased access to care.

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News Items – April 8, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Johanna Byrd, executive director of the National Association of Social Workers Pennsylvania chapter , said pandemic telehealth waivers are currently set to expire on June 30, which is a concern for providers. Byrd pointed out telehealth legislation passed the Senate but has been waiting for a House committee vote for months.