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Mental health
Patrick Kennedy talks addiction, mental health at Stockton University
“Be very aware,” Kennedy said. “If you’re in a better place, you can be a resource for them. They may see you as someone who has it together and may look up to that. If only our country had more people like you who are asking how they can help.” … [Read more...] about Patrick Kennedy talks addiction, mental health at Stockton University
Parents, advocates beg lawmakers not to cut mental health funding
Candice Crawford, CEO of the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, said the state already has more than 66,000 people with serious mental illness who have no access to services. Many are not able to get medication — unless they are arrested. The state’s jails and prisons have become the biggest provider of mental health services, officials have testified. … [Read more...] about Parents, advocates beg lawmakers not to cut mental health funding
Cuts to mental health care could leave thousands without help, advocates say
Advocates have applauded the new money for opioid addiction treatment, which is being used to expand medication-assisted therapy and services for mothers of drug-addicted newborns. It also will increase access to naloxone — the drug used to reverse the effect of opioids in an overdose — and pay for overdose response training, behavioral-health consultants for child-welfare workers and peer-mentoring programs. … [Read more...] about Cuts to mental health care could leave thousands without help, advocates say
Denver sales tax hike would raise millions for mental health care, substance abuse treatment
Backers of the effort, including Rep. Leslie Herod, D-Denver, the Mental Health Center of Denver and Mental Health Colorado, say it’s a necessary step to create a sustainable way to help struggling people in Denver and identify ways to promote well-being. The group says polling has shown that Denverites would overwhelmingly support such a sales tax increase. … [Read more...] about Denver sales tax hike would raise millions for mental health care, substance abuse treatment
