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  • How Kalamazoo can address the shortage of psychiatrists -- and make a name for itself in the process

    August 21, 2022 |

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    Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

    The Kalamazoo Collaborative Care Program provides social workers and other mental-health expertise to help primary-care physicians treat patients with behavioral health issues. The program is currently working to expand by creating a psychiatric clinic to help further address the shortage of psychiatrists and mental health professionals.

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  • An initiative is securing justice for rape survivors but faces a heap of challenges

    August 20, 2022 |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Cross River

    The Basic Rights Counsel Initiative provides free legal representation, emergency shelter, and psychological support to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria's Cross River state. In a country where prosecutions can be hampered by ineffective or under-resourced institutions, the organization has filed 822 court cases and secured 30 arrests and convictions.

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  • El Bienestar de los Educadores: Dando pasos de bebé, pero avanzando

    August 18, 2022 |

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    Response Location: United States, Michigan

    Gracias a la Agencia Regional de Servicios Educativos de Kalamazoo, algunas escuelas y distritos en Michigan (Estados Unidos) han implementado medidas para abordar las necesidades sociales y emocionales de los maestros, quienes han reportado niveles elevados de desgaste emocional. Algunas de las medidas incluyen proporcionar recursos de salud mental y ofrecer oportunidades para el desarrollo profesional. Estas medidas pueden incluir el acceso a servicios de consejería, capacitación en técnicas de autocuidado y manejo del estrés, y oportunidades para aprender y discutir temas relacionados con el bienestar emo

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  • 5 ways access to mental-health care has improved in Southwest Michigan, and 5 more things in the pipeline

    August 15, 2022 |

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    Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

    There are several new projects and services emerging to improve access to mental health care, with more resources in development. From the Integrated Services of Kalamazoo and St. Joseph Community Mental Health now offering subsidized services to improved ease of access when reaching the National Suicide Hotline, state, and federal policymakers are working to allocate more funds to expand access.

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  • Mental health is finally getting the attention it deserves. Can the Kalamazoo area seize the moment?

    August 14, 2022 |

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    Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

    Recently, the importance of mental health has been championed by policymakers, the media and the public and there’s also been a shift in attitudes toward mental health and the value of counseling. Several developments like new behavioral health centers, adding mental health professionals as first responders on 911 calls and 24/7 virtual counseling have all emerged to expand access.

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  • With an Affinity to Care

    August 12, 2022 |

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    Response Location: United States, Centreville, Michigan

    In an effort to reduce incarceration, homelessness, and hospitalization, Affinity House provides people with mental illness a free place to form social connections and work their way towards employment one step at a time with the clubhouse staff.

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  • Combating veteran suicides with peers, therapy, housing — and a little horse sense

    August 06, 2022 |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    Swords to Plowshares is a San Francisco nonprofit providing homeless veterans with a place to live and different types of therapy while working to get them jobs, military benefits, and permanent housing.

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  • From 'Identity Search', She Built A Movement Against Mental Illness

    August 05, 2022 |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Ibadan, Oyo State

    Victoria Restored Minds provides therapeutic and emotional support to people facing mental health challenges. With its team of counselors, therapists, and psychologists, VRM has provided counseling, therapy, and general support to about 2,000 people.

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  • What a Sandy Hook mental health center can teach Texas about helping kids after a tragedy

    August 04, 2022 |

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    Response Location: United States, Uvalde, Texas

    The Uvalde Together Resilience Center run by The Ecumenical Center provides mental health services to students, parents, and teachers impacted by school shootings and living with trauma. The center provides mental health resources, and professional help, as well as a sense of community for those affected to heal.

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  • An evolving role for colleges: Training former substance abusers to be part of treatment teams

    August 02, 2022 |

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    Response Location: United States, New York

    The City University of New York’s College of Staten Island is among a handful but growing number of colleges that are offering peer advocate training programs to former substance abusers. These certified trainings are enabling vulnerable adults to pursue higher education, acquire skills, and use their experience to not just find employment but also support patients with recovery.

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