Be Brave. . .Learn More about Substance Use Services and Addiction
Administering Narcan Can Save Lives Let’s talk about Narcan and how it can be used to save lives in crises involving heroin/opioid overdoses. And, it also provides other positive aspects of a harm reduction approach, such as reaching out a hand for the person who is ready to seek services. Not only does the…
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Be Brave. . .Support Suicide Prevention
It is important to learn the warning signs of suicide. The following are some of the indicators that may mean a person is at risk for suicide: Talking about wanting to die Talking about feeling hopeless Talking about being a burden to others Withdrawing or becoming isolated Increased access to lethal means Behaving recklessly Increased…
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May Is Mental Health Month Proclamation
Whereas, Mental Health Month has been observed since 1949 to raise awareness of mental health conditions and the importance of mental health; and Whereas, we are all affected by mental health. And one in four Coloradans experience mental health conditions or substance use disorders, or both each year; and Whereas, 50% of all people with…
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Be Brave. . .Support Mental Health First Aid
Old adages and sayings are still used today because they have value and meaning. One that we have all heard is “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The idea is that an investment today will have even more benefit in the future. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an example of…
Read MoreCommunity Crisis Center Offers Colorado Springs A Place To Heal
posted on Nov. 29, 2015, at 7:16 p.m. Local victim advocates, behavioral healthcare providers, and nonprofit groups are offering short-term services, and looking to the longer recovery ahead. Surviving a shooting might leave a person emotionally numb or, on the other extreme, hyper-vigilant and fearful. A wide range of reaction is normal, Colorado Springs emergency…
Read MoreColorado Medicaid Receives Behavioral Health Planning Grant
Funding expands access through community clinics DENVER, CO – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services recently announced that Colorado Medicaid will receive a $982,372 planning grant to expand access to behavioral health by certifying community behavioral health clinics and exploring prospective payments for clinics that meet required standards. …
Read MoreIn wake of sexting scandal, Solvista is there to help
By Carie Canterbury The Daily Record Support is available for students and families impacted by the police investigation into the exchange of nude photographs between students in the Cañon City School District. Solvista Health offers 24/7 access to mental health professionals for local community members. Teens, parents or family members impacted by the situation…
Read MoreHHS awards up to $22.9 million in Planning Grants for CCBHC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 19, 2015 HHS awards up to $22.9 million in Planning Grants for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Funding supports planning efforts to certify community behavioral health clinics in states across the nation The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in conjunction with the Centers for Medicare &…
Read More2015 Conference TED Talks – Listen Again
Listen to the 2015 Conference TED Talks! If you missed them at the conference or what to hear them again; re-visit the 4 talks presented by the 2015 Golden Lightbulb and Golden Abacus award nominees. Golden Abacus TED Talks: Your browser does not support the audio element. or Download the Talk (20Mb) Golden Lightbulb…
Read MoreU.S. FDA Accepts First Digital Medicine Application; Technology Combines Abilify With Proteus Sensors
News Report | September 20, 2015 On September 8, 2015, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted a new drug application (NDA) for a drug-device for measuring adherence to antipsychotic treatment for adults with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder. The NDA was submitted by Otsuka and Proteus Digital Health, Inc. for…
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