Mental health service

Into Action Recovery Centers' New Facility in Webster, Texas

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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WEBSTER, Texas, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Into Action Recovery Centers (IARC) announces its latest 37-bed Detox and Residential Treatment Center at 17300 Mercury Drive.

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  • WEBSTER, Texas, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Into Action Recovery Centers (IARC) announces its latest 37-bed Detox and Residential Treatment Center at 17300 Mercury Drive.
  • Located adjacent to their existing 48-bed facility on El Camino Real, this emphasizes IARC's dedication to Houston's substance use disorders since 2010.
  • Marking IARC's 3rd expansion in 6 years, Shane Leonard, Co-Founder and CEO of IARC, stated, "This is the next step in building an all-inclusive behavioral healthcare company.
  • This results in verifiably proven success for long term sobriety, including accurate diagnosis and effective after-care treatment of co-occurring disorders.

Smart HWP to Lead Resilient Youth Mental Health Initiative for Will County Students 2023-24

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smart Health, Wellness and Performance (Smart HWP), an organization that impacts lives with resilience, enhanced personal performance, and mindfulness training in youth, has been engaged to launch the "Resilient Youth" program in the school districts of Will County, Illinois for the 2023-24 school year. The Resilient Youth program will potentially reach over 26,000 students in grades K-12 representing communities across Will County, Illinois with daily coping and stress management skills to develop emotional resilience in times of adversity. The program is made possible through the United Way of Will County, which received $884,000 in funding in February for a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration initiative from the Congressional Directive Spending Project Services Administration of Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL).

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  • NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smart Health, Wellness and Performance (Smart HWP), an organization that impacts lives with resilience, enhanced personal performance, and mindfulness training in youth, has been engaged to launch the "Resilient Youth" program in the school districts of Will County, Illinois for the 2023-24 school year.
  • "By learning resiliency skills, students increase self-awareness, manage their stress, and consequently, raise their overall performance in school and life."
  • Klisiewicz discovered the program five years ago and is currently the only certified Resilient Youth trainer in the state of Illinois.
  • The Resilient Youth Program was added to the district's high school physical education and health classes during the pandemic.

JOINT COALITION ON HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS SOLUTIONS ISSUES LETTER TO CALIFORNIA'S GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERS RE: 2024 BALLOT MEASURES

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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If passed, these initiatives would make significant progress to solving California's housing affordability and homelessness crisis.

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  • If passed, these initiatives would make significant progress to solving California's housing affordability and homelessness crisis.
  • We must respond to those challenges in 2024," articulates Heather Hood, Vice President and Market Leader of Enterprise Community Partners Northern California.
  • "Communities across California demand solutions to housing and homelessness," urges Matthew O. Franklin, President and CEO of MidPen Housing.
  • Dr. Robert Wiener, the Executive Director of the California Coalition for Rural Housing underscores, "The housing crisis isn't exclusive to California's densely populated urban places.

Embark Behavioral Health Recognized as Leading Mental Health Provider and Top Workplace in Arizona for Second Consecutive Year

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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PHOENIX, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Embark Behavioral Health, a leading network of mental health treatment programs for youths, young adults, and their families, was recognized as one of Arizona's 2023 Top Workplaces by USA Today Network's AZCentral for a second consecutive year. This award highlights businesses that outperform in their markets and helps those organizations attract and retain the best and brightest employees.

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  • This honor not only highlights Embark's commitment to excellence in the mental health field but also showcases the company's people-centered culture and efficient innovation.
  • "This recognition is a testament to the incredible culture instilled by our employees," said Landon Kirk, chief people officer for Embark Behavioral Health.
  • "We genuinely care about each other's mental health and make it a point to regularly check up on one another.
  • The Embark outpatient clinic in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, earning Main Line Parent's Best Mental Health Services for Teens award for the second consecutive year.

Scalable Care Inc signs landmark license agreement with UCSF to commercialize evidence-based mental health resources

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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MISSION BAY, Calif. , July 18th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Scalable Care Inc, a digital health technology company focused on innovating mental healthcare using conversational AI and evidence-based digital mental health therapies, announces today the signing of its exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) to commercialize the web and smartphone application known as 'GritX'. Developed at UCSF by world renowned mental health researchers, this evidence-based web and smartphone application has been trialed extensively with K-12 students, college students, parents, counselors, and therapists.

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  • Developed at UCSF by world renowned mental health researchers, this evidence-based web and smartphone application has been trialed extensively with K-12 students, college students, parents, counselors, and therapists.
  • The combination of evidence-based mental health resources with cutting edge conversational AI technology aims to address this critical need.
  • "Mental health services have become more accessible, and seeking help more widely accepted, which is great progress," says Scalable Care founder and CEO, Allen Billings.
  • The Scalable Care platform can be easily configured to deliver curated mental health journeys that target the unique needs of different demographics and populations.

ON THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE 988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE, DATA REVEALS THAT CALIFORNIA CENTERS ANSWERED 280,637 CALLS, CHATS AND TEXTS, MORE THAN ANY OTHER STATE IN THE U.S.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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California crisis centers maintained a strong in-state response rate for 988 calls while fielding an increase in volume.

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  • California crisis centers maintained a strong in-state response rate for 988 calls while fielding an increase in volume.
  • Through the conversation with our 988 crisis counselor, this individual eventually agreed to admit herself to a hospital for care.
  • California grew its number of trained crisis counselors to respond to 988 contacts, anticipating increased volume from the launch of 988.
  • California now has 1,116 crisis counselors through its 12 crisis centers across the state that respond to 988 calls, texts and chats.

Peace Education Program at Rehabilitation Centers in South Africa & Globally

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- From Substance Abuse to Self-Respect

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  • At rehabilitation centers in Johannesburg, South Africa and beyond, the remarkable success of The Prem Rawat Foundation's Peace Education Program in helping with alcohol and drug abuse treatment is "a dream come true."
  • Many of these individuals say the Peace Education Program enables them to discover their inner-strength, have self-respect, feel empathy and accept responsibility.
  • Amazed by the change in himself, Benin, a participant in the Peace Education Program at the TAG Center in Johannesburg, South Africa, felt moved to help facilitate the program for others.
  • The Peace Education Program is an innovative series of video-based workshops that help people discover their own inner strength and personal peace.

University of La Verne Awarded $2.2 Million Grant to Establish Institute of Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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LA VERNE, Calif., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne has been awarded a $2.2 million U.S. Department of Education grant to establish the Institute of Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being — a significant driver for related campus and regional initiatives under the university's new College of Health and Community Well-Being.

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  • The University of La Verne has been awarded a $2.2 million U.S. Department of Education grant to establish the Institute of Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being.
  • LA VERNE, Calif., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of La Verne has been awarded a $2.2 million U.S. Department of Education grant to establish the Institute of Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being — a significant driver for related campus and regional initiatives under the university's new College of Health and Community Well-Being.
  • The institute was part of community project funding requests from longtime mental health advocate Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (District 31).
  • Napolitano is a co-chair of the Mental Health Caucus and recently helped reintroduce the Mental Health Services for Students Act , a bill that aims to fund on-site mental health services for schools nationwide.

Recovery Centers of America Recognizes June as `Rebuild Your Life Month’ with Tips for Continuing Addiction Recovery

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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“Evidence-based treatment centers represent an important first step in recovery for so many people as they begin their life after active addiction,” said RCA Chief Executive Officer J. Brian O’Neill.

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  • “Evidence-based treatment centers represent an important first step in recovery for so many people as they begin their life after active addiction,” said RCA Chief Executive Officer J. Brian O’Neill.
  • Recovery Centers of America is excited to highlight that effort throughout the month of June.”
    Now is a perfect time for those beginning recovery to reflect on the challenges they’ve faced as well as the opportunities ahead.
  • It can also help you develop healthy coping mechanisms to manage stress, triggers and other challenges with addiction recovery.
  • If you or your loved one are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction and need help, the staff at Recovery Centers of America is available 24/7.

Morgan Properties Donates to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia's Center for Violence Prevention to Further Youth Violence Prevention Programming and Related Research

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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Morgan Properties donation will help further the CVP’s outstanding work in the prevention of violence through evidence-based interventions.

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  • Morgan Properties donation will help further the CVP’s outstanding work in the prevention of violence through evidence-based interventions.
  • A key aim of the Center for Violence Prevention is to reduce early exposure to violence whenever possible and to utilize appropriate interventions to mitigate the impact of violence when a child is victimized.
  • The Center’s research and programs focus on important areas like bullying prevention, community violence and trauma support, suicide prevention and gun safety.
  • “Morgan Properties looks forward to sponsoring CHOP’s CVP to help fund their research and programs, and to providing access to their educational resources and prevention tools to the thousands of people who call our communities home,” added Jonathan Morgan, President of Morgan Properties JV.