SAMHSA's GAINS Center Archives

Q&A with Mandy Owens, PhD, Assistant Professor, Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine

July 17, 2023

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Q&A with Mandy Owens, PhD, Assistant Professor, Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine
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Q&A with Mandy Owens, PhD, Assistant Professor, Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine

You are a clinical psychologist and an addiction researcher. Some of your research ...

988 Implementation in Rural Communities

June 23, 2023

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988 Implementation in Rural Communities
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988 Implementation in Rural Communities

Since 2019, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), along with other ...

San Francisco Street Crisis Response Team Reduces Law Enforcement Involvement

June 23, 2023

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San Francisco Street Crisis Response Team Reduces Law Enforcement Involvement
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San Francisco Street Crisis Response Team Reduces Law Enforcement Involvement

In many cities in the United States, police are the first line of ...

Q&A with Wesam Shahed, Esq., Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County, Illinois

June 23, 2023

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Q&A with Wesam Shahed, Esq., Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County, Illinois
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Q&A with Wesam Shahed, Esq., Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County, Illinois

Tell us about your path to becoming a prosecutor and how your involvement ...

Empowerment for Individuals Who Are Justice Involved through SMART Recovery

May 22, 2023

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Empowerment for Individuals Who Are Justice Involved through SMART Recovery
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Empowerment for Individuals Who Are Justice Involved through SMART Recovery

Corrections were made on May 25, 2023: An earlier version of ...

Little Scandinavia Prison Unit: A Humane Approach to Detention

April 18, 2023

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Little Scandinavia Prison Unit: A Humane Approach to Detention
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Little Scandinavia Prison Unit: A Humane Approach to Detention

Imagine a prison where the people who are incarcerated are “residents” who live ...

Underlying Causes of MOUD Diversion in Jails: Strategies and Solutions

April 18, 2023

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Underlying Causes of MOUD Diversion in Jails: Strategies and Solutions
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Underlying Causes of MOUD Diversion in Jails: Strategies and Solutions

Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) are the leading evidence-based treatment for ...

Q&A with Joanna Patcha, MBA, MSW, LCSWA, Director of Behavioral Health at the Center for Community Transitions in Charlotte, North Carolina

April 18, 2023

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Q&A with Joanna Patcha, MBA, MSW, LCSWA, Director of Behavioral Health at the Center for Community Transitions in Charlotte, North Carolina
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Q&A with Joanna Patcha, MBA, MSW, LCSWA, Director of Behavioral Health at the Center for Community Transitions in Charlotte, North Carolina

Your work helps formerly incarcerated individuals transition into society, providing therapy and support to ...

The Importance of Wellness in Peer Support

March 9, 2023

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The Importance of Wellness in Peer Support
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The Importance of Wellness in Peer Support

Peer support workers are a vital resource for individuals with mental and substance use ...

Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) Supports Families of People Experiencing Substance Use Disorder and Incarceration

February 8, 2023

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Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) Supports Families of People Experiencing Substance Use Disorder and Incarceration
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Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) Supports Families of People Experiencing Substance Use Disorder and Incarceration

Many therapeutic approaches to substance use disorder (SUD) focus on teaching the individual ...

Institute for Community Justice Helps People Who Are Incarcerated Look Ahead

February 8, 2023

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Institute for Community Justice Helps People Who Are Incarcerated Look Ahead
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Institute for Community Justice Helps People Who Are Incarcerated Look Ahead

Empowerment, not enablement, is a mantra at Philadelphia’s Institute for Community Justice (ICJ), ...

Q&A with Angela Patterson, CPS-MH, FPM, WHWC, Certified Peer Specialist-Mental Health and Whole Health Wellness Coach with the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network; Statewide Coordinator for Double Trouble in Recovery

February 8, 2023

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Q&A with Angela Patterson, CPS-MH, FPM, WHWC, Certified Peer Specialist-Mental Health and Whole Health Wellness Coach with the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network; Statewide Coordinator for Double Trouble in Recovery
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Q&A with Angela Patterson, CPS-MH, FPM, WHWC, Certified Peer Specialist-Mental Health and Whole Health Wellness Coach with the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network; Statewide Coordinator for Double Trouble in Recovery

Your work through the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network (GMHCN) and National Alliance ...