Tag: SAMHSA
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Annual Prevention Day includes 25 workshops based on substance abuse, mental health initiatives
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) will hold its 17th Prevention Day beginning at 9:45 a.m. Feb. 1. This free day-long virtual event, done in collaboration with CADCA’s National Leadership Forum, provides an opportunity for communication and networking between prevention practitioners, community leaders, SAMHSA grantees, researchers and consumers in the behavioral health field.…
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Mental Illness Awareness Week has special focus on those coping with effects of COVID-19
Monday, Oct. 4 marks the beginning of Mental Illness Awareness Week, and this annual event couldn’t have come at a more crucial time for our country, as millions struggle to cope with depression and anxiety as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the week, we at SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc. are joining with…
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SAMHSA recognizes National Recovery Month with webinar series
National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives. Now in its 31st year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those living in recovery. Join SAMHSA’s (Substance…
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Learn about mental health services through a series of webinars courtesy of NAMI
The New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) will present “Community Mental Health 101” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 20. The webinar will provide affiliates of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) providers and family members an overview of the public, community mental health system…
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Learn about mental health services on July 20
The New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) will present “Community Mental Health 101” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 20. The webinar will provide affiliates of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) providers and family members an overview of the public, community mental health system…
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HEALTH MATTERS 5/1: Struggling with Substance Abuse, Addiction During COVID-19 Crisis
By Nicole Orro, L.P.C., L.C.A.D.C. People who are struggling with substance abuse and addiction are especially vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19, both mentally and physically. Moreover, the virus may lead many more people to develop substance abuse problems as they turn to alcohol and drugs to cope with the crisis. Look no further than…
