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Don Johnson, CADC-II, LADC-I, Named “Counselor of the Year” by the Massachusetts Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors (MAADAC)

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

WORCESTER, Mass., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AdCare Hospital counselor Don Johnson, CADC-II, LADC-I, has received the “Counselor of the Year” award from the Massachusetts Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors.

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  • WORCESTER, Mass., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AdCare Hospital counselor Don Johnson, CADC-II, LADC-I, has received the “Counselor of the Year” award from the Massachusetts Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors.
  • Though he currently works with AdCare Hospital’s transportation department, he still maintains a private counseling practice.
  • MAADAC honored Johnson with the prestigious 2022 “Counselor of the Year” award at the association’s virtual annual meeting and training on January 27, 2023.
  • While a counselor at AdCare, Johnson completed the Addiction Counselor Education Program and achieved certification as an alcohol and drug counselor (CADC-II) and licensure as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADC-I).

Brown Books Kids Launches Dr. Donna Housman’s Debut Children’s Book Series Focused on Mental Health

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Dr. Donna Housman has launched the first two books in her childrens book series, ECSELent Adventures, with Brown Books Kids.

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  • Dr. Donna Housman has launched the first two books in her childrens book series, ECSELent Adventures, with Brown Books Kids.
  • These books aim to support young childrens mental health by helping them address and process difficult emotions through storytelling.
  • The ECSELent Adventures book series promotes the building blocks of emotional intelligence, which goes hand in hand with education for character and moral development.
  • Dr. Housman is a founding executive board member and treasurer of the Massachusetts Association for Infant Mental Health, a subchapter of the World Association for Infant Mental Health.

Melmark President and CEO Named Among Top 100 of Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

ANDOVER, Mass. and BERWYN, Pa. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rita M. Gardner, President and CEO of Melmark, Inc. has been named among The Women's Edge's list of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for 2022. This is the fifth consecutive year Gardner and Melmark have made the list generated by The Women's Edge (formerly The Commonwealth Institute) together with its partner The Boston Globe. The list includes elite business leaders from across the state of Massachusetts who generated nearly $72 billion in total revenue in 2021, demonstrating that women are key drivers of the state's economy.

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  • and BERWYN, Pa. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rita M. Gardner, President and CEO of Melmark, Inc. has been named among The Women's Edge's list of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for 2022.
  • This is the fifth consecutive year Gardner and Melmark have made the list generated by The Women's Edge (formerly The Commonwealth Institute) together with its partner The Boston Globe.
  • Rita M. Gardner, M.P.H., LABA, BCBA, CDEleads Melmark's almost $110-million multi-state operations across all of its divisions.
  • Gardner also serves on advisory committees with the Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC) and Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts (AFAM).

DentaQuest’s Steve Pollock and Susan Pollock Honored by the Massachusetts Association of Mental Health

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

BOSTON, Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DentaQuest President Steve Pollock and his wife Susan,were recently awardedthe Friend & Leader Award by the Massachusetts Association of Mental Health (MAMH).

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DentaQuest President Steve Pollock and his wife Susan,were recently awardedthe Friend & Leader Award by the Massachusetts Association of Mental Health (MAMH).
  • This award recognizes individuals whose work contributes to progress in awareness, health promotion, prevention and effective treatment of children and adults affected by mental health challenges throughout Massachusetts.
  • The MAMH smission is to advance mental health and wellbeing by promoting prevention, early intervention, effective treatment and research to address social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
  • Susan Pollock holds a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling and has been licensed as an Alcohol Drug Counselor (LADC I) in Massachusetts since 2016.

Toolkit Highlights Keys to Massachusetts's Vocational-Technical School Success

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

The new report -- "Replicating the Massachusetts Model of Vocational-Technical Education" -- is a toolkit that can empower state leaders to transform their vocational-technical schools for the better. It builds on "Hands-On Achievement," a book detailing the Massachusetts model that Pioneer published earlier this year.

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  • "Thanks to foresighted policies, Massachusetts's vocational-technical schools are the best in the country," said Pioneer Institute Director of School Reform Jamie Gass.
  • "Employers believe that voc-tech graduates are more job-ready than other high school graduates -- and even some college grads."
  • The new report -- "Replicating the Massachusetts Model of Vocational-Technical Education" -- is a toolkit that can empower state leaders to transform their vocational-technical schools for the better.
  • Voc-tech students are now required to pass the same standardized tests as other high school graduates.

Book Finds Massachusetts Voc-Tech Schools Are National Model, Calls for Expansion

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

BOSTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Massachusetts vocational-technical schools -- boasting minuscule dropout rates, strong academic performance, and graduates prepared for careers or higher education -- should be expanded to meet growing demand, according to a new book published by Pioneer Institute.

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  • "Massachusetts is now the unquestioned leader in vocational-technical education, with graduates among the best-prepared to compete in the global economy."
  • "Hands-On Achievement: Massachusetts's National Model Vocational-Technical Schools" traces the history, development, and status of the state's voc-tech sector.
  • Grant all voc-tech schools the same autonomy over budgets, curriculum, and staffing currently enjoyed by regional voc-tech districts.
  • Pioneer Institute is a think tank dedicated to developing ideas that advance prosperity and a vibrant civic life in Massachusetts and beyond.

American International College Names Susan Henrichon, EdD, Dean of the School of Education

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --American International College (AIC) has appointed Susan Henrichon, EdD, dean of the School of Education.

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  • SPRINGFIELD, Mass., March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --American International College (AIC) has appointed Susan Henrichon, EdD, dean of the School of Education.
  • Henrichon joined American International College in 2018, bringing more than thirty years of experience in PK-12 public education with more than fifteen years spent in senior leadership roles.
  • Most recently, Henrichon served as the associate dean of academic programs while teaching extensively in the School of Education, and additionally serving as a senior instructor and program supervisor for graduate students.
  • Founded in 1885, American International College (AIC) is a private, co-educational, doctoral granting institution located in Springfield, Massachusetts, comprising the School of Business, Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, and the School of Health Sciences.

National Insurance Group Introduces Sales Mastery Program

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- At the recent Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents' Big Event, National Insurance Group announced the immediate availability of their Ninja Sales Training Program.

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  • MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- At the recent Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents' Big Event, National Insurance Group announced the immediate availability of their Ninja Sales Training Program.
  • "Stop quoting insurance," said Charles (Charlie) Downey, CEO of National Insurance Group.
  • Charlie has over 32 years of experience within the insurance industry having built companies such as Downey Insurance Group, as well as National Insurance Group.
  • National Insurance Group and Product are either registered trademarks or trademarks of National Insurance Group in the United States and/or other countries.

Melmark President and CEO Named Among Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for a fourth consecutive year

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

This is the fourth consecutive year Gardner and Melmark have made the list, which includes elite business leaders from across the state of Massachusetts.

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  • This is the fourth consecutive year Gardner and Melmark have made the list, which includes elite business leaders from across the state of Massachusetts.
  • Rita M. Gardner, M.P.H., LABA, BCBA leads Melmark's more than $100-million multi-state operations across all of its divisions.
  • The organization's clinically-sophisticated, evidence-based programs serve individuals with the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders, acquired brain injuries, medical fragility and severe challenging behaviors.
  • Gardner also serves on advisory committees with the Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC) and Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts (AFAM).

Mass General Brigham Invests $50 million in Community and Mental Health

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

Boston, MA, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mass General Brigham today announced a $50 million investment in a new, comprehensive community and mental health strategy to improve the health of the communities it serves.

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  • Boston, MA, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mass General Brigham today announced a $50 million investment in a new, comprehensive community and mental health strategy to improve the health of the communities it serves.
  • This new community health strategy will address mental health, chronic disease, and food and nutrition insecurity by working with Massachusetts community health centers and organizations to significantly increase our services in communities with the greatest needs.
  • We are extremely grateful to Mass General Brigham for this five-year funding commitment to expand mental health and substance use disorder services in communities of color.
  • Mass General Brigham is also partnering with the Massachusetts Association of Mental Health to immediately develop and implement programs to increase pediatric urgent services.