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Behavioral Health Members Hold Lobby Day in Oregon

Behavioral Health Members Hold Lobby Day in Oregon

Apr. 18, 2019

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Behavioral Health Members Hold Lobby Day in Oregon

Behavioral health workers are building political power in Oregon. They’re pushing state legislators to adopt policies and programs to benefit the people they serve.

Behavioral Health Members Hold Lobby Day in Oregon

A Voice on the Job in Behavioral Health: For Our Clients, Our Communities and Each Other

A Voice on the Job in Behavioral Health: For Our Clients, Our Communities and Each Other

Apr. 12, 2019

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A Voice on the Job in Behavioral Health: For Our Clients, Our Communities and Each Other

AFSCME is the union for 50,000 professionals in the behavioral health industry in 29 states across the country, and more are joining every day. We are a community of clinicians, caretakers, social workers, therapists, case managers, alcohol and drug counselors and more.

A Voice on the Job in Behavioral Health: For Our Clients, Our Communities and Each Other

On Capitol Hill, AFSCME Member Urges Congress to Renew Loan Repayment Program

On Capitol Hill, AFSCME Member Urges Congress to Renew Loan Repayment Program

Apr. 10, 2019

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On Capitol Hill, AFSCME Member Urges Congress to Renew Loan Repayment Program

Shawn Dougherty is a correctional substance abuse counselor at the Carl Robinson Correctional Institution in Connecticut. He is also a member of AFSCME Local 391 (Council 4). On Tuesday, he testified on Capitol Hill about the need for lawmakers to fund the Loan Repayment Program for Substance Abuse Treatment Workers.

On Capitol Hill, AFSCME Member Urges Congress to Renew Loan Repayment Program

Bipartisanship Prevails as Congress Passes Funding for Mental Health Providers

Bipartisanship Prevails as Congress Passes Funding for Mental Health Providers

Mar. 26, 2019

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Bipartisanship Prevails as Congress Passes Funding for Mental Health Providers

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to allow Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) in Oregon and Oklahoma to continue operating through at least June.

Bipartisanship Prevails as Congress Passes Funding for Mental Health Providers

Report: Response to Opioid Epidemic Needs Sharper Focus on Children

Report: Response to Opioid Epidemic Needs Sharper Focus on Children

Mar. 25, 2019

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Report: Response to Opioid Epidemic Needs Sharper Focus on Children

A new report from the United Hospital Fund and the Milbank Memorial Fund finds that too little attention has been given to the children and families who are suffering devastating consequences due to our country's opioid crisis. 

Report: Response to Opioid Epidemic Needs Sharper Focus on Children