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SAMHSA, focused on mental illness & addiction, also faced staff cuts, impacting grant programs & community health clinics. 😔 This could weaken state safety nets for mental health. #MentalHealthMatters #AddictionServices

October 14, 2025 at 4:37 AM Everybody can reply

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Jubilee Home

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Amazing and aspirational work being done by the local Anchorage government: rehabs.org/news/tiny-al...

#Recovery #SupportiveHousing #TransitionalHousing #AddictionServices #AddictionRecovery #AddictionSupport

Tiny Alaska Sober Homes Tackle Homelessness, Addiction

Some Alaska sober homes are getting unique makeovers thanks to an innovative approach led by the local government in Anchorage.

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August 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM Everybody can reply

Citizen Portal News Maryland

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Baltimore's City Council is calling for urgent reforms in addiction services as community members step up to demand better oversight of health clinics.

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#BaltimoreCityBaltimoreCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #BaltimoreCommunity #AddictionServices #PublicHealth #CommunityOversight

Council Member Discusses Community Challenges with Addiction Services and Clinic Oversight

Council member highlights need for improved monitoring and community education on addiction issues.

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July 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM Everybody can reply

Dr Simon Bratt (PhD) 💭

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🧵After 20 years in social care and health, I’m writing about the quiet force that shapes who we help—and who we leave behind.
I call it: helpability.
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#MentalHealth #AddictionServices #SocialCare

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May 1, 2025 at 8:11 AM Everybody can reply

Citizen Portal News Maryland

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Prince George's County is facing a critical shortage of opioid treatment facilities, but zoning regulations are creating costly barriers that could delay essential services for thousands in need.

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#PrinceCounty #MD #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #AddictionServices

Prince George's County Council debates zoning for opioid treatment facilities

Council explores zoning challenges and special exceptions for opioid treatment locations in Hyattsville.

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April 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM Everybody can reply

Progress, Potential And Possibilities Podcast/Show

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Taking Psychology To The Next Level - Dr. Arthur C. Evans, Jr. - Chief Executive Officer, American Psychological Association, joins me on Progress, Potential, And Possibilities #AmericanPsychologicalAssociation #Psychology #MentalHealth #AddictionServices - www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0aA...

Dr. Arthur C. Evans Jr. - Chief Executive Officer, American Psychological Association

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April 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM Everybody can reply

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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Oregon's groundbreaking Senate Bill 692 could transform mental health care access for vulnerable populations, but will it secure the funding needed for real change?

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#OR #AddictionServices #HealthcareAccess

Oregon Health Authority defines medical assistance and patient-centered care standards

Legislation outlines medical assistance, care services, and peer support roles in Oregon.

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April 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM Everybody can reply

Citizen Portal News Ohio

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Ohio's Senate is taking a bold step to combat the opioid crisis by proposing a law that would penalize unregulated recovery housing, aiming to protect vulnerable individuals seeking help.

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#OH #CitizenPortal #AddictionServices #HealthReform #LegislativeAction

Senate Bill 138 targets unregulated recovery housing in Ohio's opioid crisis response

Senate Bill 138 penalizes unlicensed recovery residences amid Ohio's ongoing opioid crisis.

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March 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM Everybody can reply

Citizen Portal News Ohio

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Ohio's Senate Bill 138 is set to revolutionize mental health and addiction services by demanding accountability and tailored support in response to the ongoing opioid crisis.

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#OH #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthReform #PublicHealthCrisis #AddictionServices

Director evaluates mental health board plans for addiction services in Ohio

Director reviews budgets and plans for community addiction and mental health services approval.

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March 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM Everybody can reply

Tonbridge Counselling Service

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Craig is a member of our team. Please do get in touch with us if you are struggling with addiction of any kind and ready to be supported in your journey towards recovery.

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#addiction #smartrecovery #addictionservices #addictionrecovery #tonbridge #addictionsupport

Craig Kerrecoe MNCPS (Acc.) Psychotherapy & Counselling @ckerrecoe.bsky.social · Feb 27

I've just completed the @smartrecoveryusa.bsky.social training programme 'Getting SMART', helping me to understand the tools, methods and underlying theories of the SMART Recovery programme for addiction. It's a secular and (continued in comments)...

February 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM Everybody can reply

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Citizen Portal News Montana

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Montana's Help Act is transforming lives and bolstering the workforce, but will lawmakers secure its future amid critical debates?

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#MT #EconomicDevelopment #MontanaWorkforce #AddictionServices #CitizenPortal #HealthcareAccess

Montana Medicaid expansion program boosts workforce and health services

Montana's Medicaid expansion enhances workforce participation and improves healthcare access for residents.

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February 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM Everybody can reply

Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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Minnesota is taking a bold step towards the future of gambling with Senate Bill 978, which could pave the way for legal mobile sports betting and its potential economic impact!

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#MN #AddictionServices #GamblingRegulation #EconomicImpact #CitizenPortal #MinnesotaSportsBetting

Minnesota allocates sports betting revenue for addiction services and education grants

Minnesota allocates funds from sports betting for addiction treatment and mental health services.

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February 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM Everybody can reply

Citizen Portal News US

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Community Connections warns that without urgent financial support, their ability to provide critical behavioral health services for vulnerable communities in DC is at serious risk.

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#US #AddictionServices #MentalHealthAccess #YouthHomelessness #CitizenPortal

Community Connections calls for support amid rising mental health service demands in DC

Community Connections requests restored funding to improve behavioral health services amid financial challenges.

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February 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM Everybody can reply

Citizen Portal News US

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The District of Columbia's behavioral health services are at a breaking point, with urgent calls for funding restoration and staffing solutions to combat a mental health crisis.

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#US #WashingtonDCBehavioralHealth #MentalHealthSupport #AddictionServices #CommunitySafety

Community Connections urges funding restoration to enhance addiction and mental health services

Community Connections highlights service challenges and seeks restored funding for mental health support.

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February 4, 2025 at 9:22 PM Everybody can reply

Citizen Portal News US

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. faced intense scrutiny in a Senate hearing that could reshape America's health policies, tackling urgent issues like child trafficking and addiction services.

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#US #AddictionServices #GlobalHealthInitiatives #CitizenPortal #WashingtonDCHealth