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A Call for Help Answered

Michaela Haas

November 21, 2022 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

The A Call for Change helpline is a hotline for abusers seeking help with stopping their violent behavior. The calls are confidential and anonymous and provide support and resources while also holding callers accountable for their actions.

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Home in Mooresville opens its doors to offer hope to women and children without a home

Fred Shropshire

November 15, 2022 |

WCNC-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Mooresville, North Carolina

Hope of Mooresville takes a non-judgemental approach to help women and children experiencing homelessness by providing a safe, dignified space to live in while helping them find permanent housing and employment.

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At the heart of sanity and support, a youth community leads the way

Noah Aderoju

November 15, 2022 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ajibode, Oyo State

The Toosdei Space provides people with a safe, judgment-free platform to express themselves, talk about their stresses and struggles, and get support. Members meet in person and communicate on WhatsApp, Twitter, and Discord to talk about a range of topics and issues from politics to relationships to mental health and social pressures.

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The Benevolents

Sarah Baril Gaudet

November 14, 2022 |

The New York Times |

Documentary |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Canada, Montreal, Quebec

At a call center in Montreal, Tel-Aide, staff members are trained to be active listeners without providing guidance or advice to callers looking for someone to talk to.

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Ko ėmėsi suomiai, danai ir estai, o Lietuva – dar ne: dėmesys mamų psichikos sveikatai prasideda jau nuo pirmojo skambučio

Monika Gaučaitė-Znutienė

November 09, 2022 |

Lithuanian Radio and Television (LRT) |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Lithuania

Nėščiųjų ir neseniai gimdžiusių moterų emocinė sveikata Suomijoje, Danijoje ir Estijoje yra kur kas geresnės būklės nei Lietuvoje. Tą lemia nėščiąsias ir gimdyves prižiūrinčių profesionalų pasiruošimas užduoti taiklius ir reikalingus klausimus, gebėjimas identifikuoti, kam reikia pagalbos.

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How is Armenia Healing its New Generation of Men after Nagorno-Karabakh War?

Lola García-Ajofrín

November 08, 2022 |

Outriders |

Multi-Media |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Armenia, Yerevan

The Zinvori Tun or “Soldier’s home” is a rehabilitation center that treats veterans with injuries or disabilities as a result of fighting in the war. About 300 veterans from the 2020 Nagorno Karabakh War are currently receiving treatment at the center. There are also various treatment centers that have been established to treat mental wounds, like trauma and grief.

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What has happened since Wales' 'Strongbow Tax' was brought in

Will Hayward

November 04, 2022 |

Wales Online |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Wales

In March 2020 Wales introduced a new minimum price for alcohol policy in an effort to cut down excessive drinking. Despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol sales dropped by 8.6% and six months after the new pricing was introduced, one in 10 said they have been drinking less as a result.

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Collaborative care improves outcomes for those who are pregnant and addicted

Rachel Crumpler

November 03, 2022 |

North Carolina Health News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Cabarrus County, North Carolina

The Substance Use Network (SUN) Project brings together partners in medicine, social services, criminal justice, and recovery services, to provide care for mothers with substance use disorder and their babies. The project is guided by a patient-centered approach that uses pregnancy as an opportunity to encourage someone into treatment and since its launch, more than 40 patients have been treated

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They built a skate park in Nebraska's poorest county. Then they watched Junior do something priceless.

Matthew Hansen

October 28, 2022 |

Flatwater Free Press |

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Response Location: Omaha Tribe, United States, Omaha, Nebraska

On native land where the local youth are struggling with depression and anxiety, a new skate park has been built as studies have shown that skateboarding is good for teenagers’ mental health – especially teens living in isolated conditions. The skate park helps get kids out of the house and serves as a social support network, fostering a sense of belonging.

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Since Keenan House North opened two years ago, it has helped more than 100 people who suffer from mental illness and addiction get help

Greta Jochem

October 28, 2022 |

The Berkshire Eagle |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, North Adams, Massachusetts

The Keenan House North is a co-ed recovery home in North Adams, Massachusetts, that offers a dual recovery program for people experiencing both substance use disorder and mental health issues for free. While in the house residents must be sober and have access to various forms of treatment and support.

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