Mental Health

MCO's Still Cautious About Merger Plans

MCO's still cautious about merger plans
Wos said including a role for three to four MCOs “is a realistic and achievable plan that puts patients first, helps create a sustainable Medicaid program, and builds on what we have in North Carolina.” CenterPoint, based in Winston-Salem, has been …
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Action Family Counseling Helps Clergy Plan Drug Abuse Prevention Programs

Action Family Counseling Helps Clergy Plan Drug Abuse Prevention Programs
As a substance abuse counseling expert, I know the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported in 2012 that over 22.2 million persons aged 12 or older were classified with substance dependence or abuse. Overall, 17.7 million had …
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Downtown Community Court Sees Greater Drop in Repeat Offenders Than

Downtown Community Court sees greater drop in repeat offenders than
Filed under: long term alcohol rehab

“When you look at chronic offenders, 50 per cent at least are suffering from some kind of mental illness,” he said Wednesday. “Others are either homeless or addicted to drugs and alcohol, so… Continue reading

Justice Committee – Rob Allen, Prison Reform Trust, Criminal Justice Alliance

Justice Committee – Rob Allen, Prison Reform Trust, Criminal Justice Alliance
Filed under: alcohol rehab nhs

Those are the people who tend to go in for short prison sentences and often have multiple issues to deal with-perhaps mental health, drug addiction, alcohol addiction, homelessness, poor family relationships and poor… Continue reading

Millville Chamber Lunch Set for Next Week

Millville chamber lunch set for next week
Filed under: alcohol rehab facilities

This month's guest speaker will be Suzanne Mulrain, director of special projects for Seabrook House, a private drug and alcohol treatment center and detoxification program. It operates five behavioral health facilities in the northeastern United States …
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Addiction Treatment: Budget Cuts Target Residential Addiction Treatment Centers – Ktoo

Budget cuts target residential addiction treatment centers – Ktoo
Filed under: Addiction Treatment

Budget cuts target residential addiction treatment centers
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Budget cuts in residential substance abuse treatment would cost the state more over the long term, according to mental health professionals and addicts. A legislative subcommittee has proposed a… Continue reading