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Eagle Valley Behavioral Health seeks to expand mental health services as Summit County’s community mental health provider

November 1, 2023 by Paul

A rendering of the Precourt Healing Center in Edwards, which will fill a remaining gap in Eagle County’s mental and behavioral health services: an inpatient psychiatric facility for adults and adolescents.Vail Health/Courtesy photo Eagle Valley Behavioral Health is expanding access to behavioral and mental health services in Summit County after the county government designated the …

New Family Support Services program offering peer support for mental health, addictions and trauma recovery

November 1, 2023 by Paul

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Sometimes life can take us on a journey we didn’t expect. But one Roanoke nonprofit offers resources many may not know about. From child therapy to domestic violence groups, Family Service of Roanoke Valley offers a range of programs for those seeking help. But Bryan Maiden, a certified peer recovery specialist, …

University of Westminster closes Utah mental health care gap with free counseling services

October 24, 2023 by Paul

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) A dangerous collision between the need for mental health care and the shortage of behavioral health workers is looming in Utah, according to a recent University of Wisconsin study. In the Beehive State, adults reported feeling their mental health was “not good” on average 4.7 days in the past month. But …

Health ministry under staff shortage aims to expand mental health services

October 20, 2023 by Paul

CHICAGO The Chicago Department of Public Health is facing hundreds of vacancies and a loss of COVID-19-related grants, but the mayor’s proposed 2024 budget sets the stage for expanding the department’s mental health services. The agency has 493 vacancies across all departments, representing about 42 percent of its positions, Acting Commissioner Fikirte Wagaw told aldermen …

LaSalle-Peru High School honors Director of Food and Nutrition Services

October 20, 2023 by Paul

LaSalle-Peru High School students and staff are excited about the school’s new menus. Director of Food and Nutrition Services Bobby Riahi was honored Wednesday by the LaSalle-Peru High School Board for changing those meals and energizing a part of school life for students. Riahi was in this program since he was hired in January because …

Funding Announced for Mental and Behavioral Health Services in New York State

October 18, 2023 by Paul

The goal is to implement a “Zero Suicide” model in 13 certified community behavioral health clinics across the state. BUFFALO, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that a $13.5 million suicide prevention grant has been awarded through an initiative by the state Office of Mental Health. According to the press release, the State Office …

Prime Health Services names Kathy Morreira as vice president of business development

October 17, 2023 by Paul

FRANKLIN, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–October 17, 2023– Prime Health Services, a leading healthcare solutions provider, is excited to announce the appointment of Kathy Morreira as its new Vice President of Business Development. In this key role, Kathy will be instrumental in driving the company’s strategic growth initiatives, leading our sales efforts and overseeing our National Sales Managers. …

New York City to Strengthen Club Services to Improve Mental Health Treatment

October 17, 2023 by Paul

Clubhouses is a mental health service that a New York City official said was “right under our noses” for more than 75 years. The model invites people suffering from depression and other mental health issues into a temporary home where they are surrounded by peers and counselors and receive resources for their issues as well …

A man with a healthy schedule: Welcoming FCPS’ new head of food and nutrition services

October 9, 2023 by Paul

FNS is developing new hot breakfast sandwiches and fresh fruit and yogurt for students starting their school day. For lunch, there will be 12 new items this fall alone. New items include Black Bean Burger, Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Chicken Fajitas, Cumin Meatball Marinara, Garden Fresh Veggie Bun, and Grilled Chicken Sandwich. Offerings also include a …