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Virginia prepares to launch its first recovery high school

Kate Masters

July 05, 2022 |

Virginia Mercury |

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Response Location: United States, Chesterfield, Virginia

The Chesterfield program will be Virginia’s first recovery high school, open to any student recovering from a substance use disorder. There are currently at least 43 active recovery high schools in 21 states, with two more expected to open this year. The goals of the program are similar to those of existing schools and experts say the model increases the odds that teens will stay in recovery by making sure they’re surrounded by like-minded students in a supportive environment.

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How Black female support groups are dealing with the end of Roe

Natachi Onwuamaegbu

July 05, 2022 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States

Support groups for Black women are making space to talk, laugh, breathe, dance, and lift one another up in the wake of the Supreme Court case that overturned Roe v. Wade. Black women will be disproportionately impacted due to systemic factors such as a lack of access to contraceptives and have since seen instances of waiting lists for the support groups double.

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Paul Quinn's focus on mental health helps college students through trauma, stay on track

Valeria Olivares

July 01, 2022 |

Dallas Morning News |

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Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

Paul Quinn, a historically Black college, developed an exhaustive program that supports students’ mental health as a way to encourage academic success. All incoming students have a mental health assessment with a counselor and have free access to therapy and support groups throughout their education. Professors, coaches, and academic advisers also offer support or can direct students to campus resources.

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Filling the Gaps

Chris Killian

June 30, 2022 |

Encore Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

The Synergy Healthcare Center is a mental health services clinic that focuses on issues facing the Black community to help fill gaps in service and address mental health stigma. Synergy focuses on cultural awareness to ensure those seeking help feel safe and comfortable with the mental health care services they’re receiving. The Center also hosts various themed gatherings to help create a safe place for those in need.

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How YAFODA is tackling drug abuse in northern Nigeria

Stephen Enoch Adam Alqali

June 23, 2022 |

African Newspage |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Kano

The Youth Awareness Foundation on Drug Abuse rehabilitates and reintegrates drug abusers back into society and works to sensitize youth to the dangers of drug abuse. YAFODA’s programming has been recreated in 14 other states and has since rehabilitated thousands of individuals.

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Texas invested millions in mental health after 2018 shooting — Here's how it's working

Monica Madden

June 22, 2022 |

KXAN-TV |

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Response Location: United States, Austin, Texas

The state-funded Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium provides mental health care and resources to more than 300 school districts, with one goal of preventing mass shootings. Programs like in-school behavioral telehealth appointments make care more accessible to children who are identified as in-need

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How a Kenyan mother is taking on cyberbullies with kindness

Mos Mwaniki

June 20, 2022 |

Al Jazeera |

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Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

Kuwa Mwema, which is Swahili for “Be Kind,” is an online campaign that aims to promote tolerance and reduce cyberbullying by partnering with influencers and social media personalities to help spread awareness of the effects of cyberbullying and how to practice kindness online.

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Support for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder welcomed, but families say more needs to be done

Mrinali Anchan

June 16, 2022 |

CBC |

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Response Location: Canada, New Brunswick

The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Center of Excellence — which recently received an increase in funding — works to connect families with education and resources regarding fetal alcohol syndrome disorder (FASD). The funding is intended to address the backlog of families in need of a formal FASD diagnosis.

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In Kalamazoo, a Warmline's early intervention may help some from needing to use a Hotline

Sinta Aistars

June 15, 2022 |

Second Wave Michigan |

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Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Operators for the early crisis intervention line Warmline lend a listening ear to Kalamazoo, Michigan, residents feeling sad, overwhelmed, or in need of advice. The operator then provides information about organizations and groups that may help.

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Should Kalamazoo County's first-responders include mental-health clinicians?

Julie Mack

June 15, 2022 |

MLive.com |

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Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Crisis Intervention Training classes provide law enforcement with the necessary knowledge to effectively help those experiencing a mental health crisis. Currently, planning is underway to enhance this training to help strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the mental health system by better collecting data, screening calls and opening a downtown urgent care center.

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