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Oct. 10, 2018

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Workers at Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare Say They Are Determined to Unionize

Workers at Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare are finding out just how empowering it is to organize for a voice on the job–to communicate and find common ground with their coworkers with the goal of forming a union.

Workers at Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare Say They Are Determined to Unionize

Oct. 02, 2018

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What are the essential weapons needed to wage war against opioid addiction

A new study conducted by the New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) recommends replicating best-practice models in Vermont, Texas and Rhode Island, which emphasize sharing information among all the elements that go into successful treatment and recovery.

What are the essential weapons needed to wage war against opioid addiction

Sep. 06, 2018

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AFSCME Members Rally for Safe Staffing Levels After Attack on Co-Worker

AFSCME members in Washington state are demanding solutions to ensure worker safety after one of their co-workers – sister Christa Butters – was assaulted by a patient who had a history of violence.

AFSCME Members Rally for Safe Staffing Levels After Attack on Co-Worker

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Aug. 13, 2018

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Treating Teen Depression Might Improve Mental Health Of Parents, Too

With almost 13% of teenagers in the U.S. experiencing at least one reported episode of major depression it is a problem that easily takes all parts of behavioral health community to handle.

Treating Teen Depression Might Improve Mental Health Of Parents, Too

Aug. 03, 2018

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Behavioral Health Workers in Oregon Want Change and Won’t Give Up

Before she began her career in behavioral health, Vialante Vieira had been in a drug and alcohol recovery program at Volunteers of America Oregon in Portland.

Behavioral Health Workers in Oregon Want Change and Won’t Give Up