Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Among those at Higher Risk for Suicide, Study Finds Key Factors that Drive 988 Lifeline Usage: Someone to Talk to 24/7 and Free Access

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Ad Council Research Institute, in partnership with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC), and supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), have released crucial findings about the public's awareness, perspectives, and current and potential usage of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. As part of the collaborative 988 Formative Research Project, the partners are publishing insights and an actionable toolkit that can be used by individuals and organizations in their outreach and messaging efforts about mental health to make research-informed decisions about how to encourage use of and access to 988.

Key Points: 
  • For LGBTQIA+ participants and participants who have experienced suicidal ideation, this increased to nearly a quarter (23% each).
  • The mixed-methods formative research study focused on key populations at higher risk for or disproportionately impacted by suicide, found that:
    Roughly half of the respondents were aware of 988, but most said they don't know much about it.
  • Those who would consider using 988 when struggling with their mental health found its 24/7 availability most helpful.
  • For receiving information on 988, the majority of study participants would most trust and turn to family and friends, followed by professional healthcare resources.

RESEARCH INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES MAJOR STAFFING EXPANSION

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The recent addition of five senior research scientists and 40 research support staff members represents a near doubling in size of Chestnut Health Systems™' Lighthouse Institute (LI).  

Key Points: 
  • Sierra Castedo de Martell, Patrick Hibbard) and a new program director (Mr. Mark Campbell).
  • In all, the team is working on 25 research projects, all funded by the National Institutes of Health.
  • Lighthouse Institute was established 37 years ago by Bill White and has subsequently been led by Drs.
  • Institute staff have backgrounds and expertise in addictions, business, education, management information systems, psychology, public health, rehabilitation, research methods, statistics, and social work.

Harris Teeter to host drug take-back event on Oct. 28 at four store locations

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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MATTHEWS, N.C., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harris Teeter will host a drug take-back event at four of its Charlotte locations from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 , as part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. These events will provide a safe, convenient and anonymous way for local residents to dispose of unused or expired medications.

Key Points: 
  • MATTHEWS, N.C., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harris Teeter will host a drug take-back event at four of its Charlotte locations from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 , as part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
  • These events will provide a safe, convenient and anonymous way for local residents to dispose of unused or expired medications.
  • The goal is to help the police department keep medications off the street by proper disposal of prescription medications, and knowing the dangers associated with drug abuse.
  • You can find more information about Harris Teeter's commitment to drug disposal solutions on our website.

SAMHSA Selects JPA Health to Spearhead National Recovery Campaign

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JPA Health today announced that it has been awarded a multi-year, multi-million-dollar contract from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to support a national effort to jointly address recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorders among young adults.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JPA Health today announced that it has been awarded a multi-year, multi-million-dollar contract from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to support a national effort to jointly address recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorders among young adults.
  • In light of these trends, JPA Health and its partner ICF Next have been tasked with helping SAMHSA develop and launch a National Recovery Campaign encouraging young adults to seek or continue treatment for substance use disorder and/or mental illness.
  • "We are honored to help SAMHSA implement a national recovery campaign for young adults who are disproportionately affected by mental illness and substance misuse," said Carrie Jones, CEO of JPA Health.
  • To support the National Recovery Campaign, the JPA Health team will:
    Conduct formative research using evidence-based practices to understand the needs for and barriers to accessing treatment and recovery supports.

Addiction Experts Highlight the Need for Non-Abstinence-Based Therapies to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder in Adial Pharmaceuticals Key Opinion Leader Webinar

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Both experts are nationally recognized for their efforts in providing improved treatment options to patients with AUD.

Key Points: 
  • Both experts are nationally recognized for their efforts in providing improved treatment options to patients with AUD.
  • Among the patients in treatment with these medications, adherence is a significant concern, with side effects being a common reason given for stopping the medication.
  • To improve engagement in medical treatment, the key opinion leaders expressed the belief that barriers to treatment could be reduced by giving people additional options such as non-abstinence-based therapies.
  • A non-abstinence-based treatment approach will provide patients with the power to choose more realistic goals of reducing alcohol consumption rather than abstinence.

Intrado’s 988 Innovation Ensures Callers in Crisis Reach Local Mental Health Support

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Intrado recognized early on that improving how 988 calls are routed would enhance the speed and accuracy of reaching local assistance.

Key Points: 
  • Intrado recognized early on that improving how 988 calls are routed would enhance the speed and accuracy of reaching local assistance.
  • Currently, calls to 988 are routed by the caller’s area code, rather than actual caller location, which has resulted in a significant number of calls to 988 routing to a distant crisis call center.
  • The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, offers 24/7, free, and confidential support for those experiencing a mental health crisis.
  • Looking to the future, Intrado holds a firm vision of a world where timely mental health support is within everyone’s reach.

Omega Laboratories Achieves SAMHSA Accreditation

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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MOGADORE, Ohio, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omega Laboratories, Inc. (Omega), a leading provider of comprehensive drug testing solutions, announces that its state-of-the-art laboratory in Ontario, Canada has received Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) accreditation from the National Laboratory Certification Program (NLCP).

Key Points: 
  • MOGADORE, Ohio, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omega Laboratories, Inc. (Omega), a leading provider of comprehensive drug testing solutions, announces that its state-of-the-art laboratory in Ontario, Canada has received Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) accreditation from the National Laboratory Certification Program (NLCP).
  • Omega Laboratories announces that its state-of-the-art laboratory in Ontario, Canada has receivedSAMHSA accreditation.
  • This exclusive status underscores Omega Laboratories' exceptional commitment to excellence and positions Omega among the most distinguished in the field.
  • "We are proud to receive SAMHSA accreditation for our Ontario laboratory," said Jerry Crosby, President of Omega Laboratories.

Cottonwood Tucson Awarded on Newsweek's America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023 List

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cottonwood Tucson has been recognized on Newsweek's list of America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cottonwood Tucson has been recognized on Newsweek's list of America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023.
  • The awards list was announced on August 16th, 2023, and can currently be viewed on Newsweek's website.
  • The America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023 list highlights the nation's top facilities based on quality of service, reputation, and accreditation relative to in state competition.
  • Being recognized on Newsweek's list of America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023 is verification of the years of hard work and commitment provided by the team at Cottonwood Tucson.

The Aviary Recovery Center is Awarded on Newsweek's America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023 List

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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EOLIA, Mo., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aviary Recovery Center has been recognized on Newsweek's list of America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023.

Key Points: 
  • EOLIA, Mo., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aviary Recovery Center has been recognized on Newsweek's list of America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023.
  • The awards list was announced on August 16, and can currently be viewed on Newsweek's website.
  • The America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023 list highlights the nation's top facilities based on quality of service, reputation, and accreditation relative to in state competition.
  • Being recognized on Newsweek's list of America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023 is verification of the years of hard work and commitment provided by the team at The Aviary Recovery Center.

Wooded Glen Recovery Center Awarded on Newsweek's America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023 List

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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HENRYVILLE, Ind., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wooded Glen Recovery Center has been recognized on Newsweek's list of America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023.

Key Points: 
  • HENRYVILLE, Ind., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wooded Glen Recovery Center has been recognized on Newsweek's list of America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023.
  • The awards list was announced on August 16, and can currently be viewed on Newsweek's website.
  • The America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023 list highlights the nation's top facilities based on quality of service, reputation, and accreditation relative to in state competition.
  • Being recognized on Newsweek's list of America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023 is verification of the years of hard work and commitment provided by the team at Wooded Glen Recovery Center.