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Rigby named Chief Development Officer for Capstone Wellness

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星期一, 十一月 20, 2023
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SEARCY, Ark., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Capstone Wellness has been dedicated to assisting individuals and families in overcoming challenges related to trauma, substance abuse, mental health struggles, attachment issues, sexual compulsions, addictive behaviors, and more for over two decades.

Key Points: 
  • Capstone Wellness announced today that Ruth Ann Rigby, CRS, is returning home to Capstone as a member of their leadership team in the role of Chief Development Officer.
  • Dr. Adrian Hickmon, Founder of Capstone, expresses, "We are thrilled to welcome Ruth Ann Rigby back to our Capstone family.
  • Slade Hickmon, chief executive officer at Capstone, adds, "Ruth Ann Rigby's dedication to helping those struggling with addiction is truly remarkable.
  • In Ruth Ann's own words, "I am humbled and honored to return home to continue to grow our company with Capstone Wellness.

Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) Announces $1.3 Million in Grants to Sesame Workshop and the American Academy of Pediatrics to Fight Youth Opioid and Overdose Crisis

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星期三, 九月 27, 2023
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Washington, DC, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) today announced grants totaling $1,341,000 to Sesame Workshop and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for initiatives to fight the opioid and overdose crisis that is devastating America’s youth.

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  • Washington, DC, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) today announced grants totaling $1,341,000 to Sesame Workshop and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for initiatives to fight the opioid and overdose crisis that is devastating America’s youth.
  • “Drug overdose deaths among US adolescents and young adults have significantly increased in recent years, largely due to fentanyl, xylazine, and other adulterated substances.
  • "When a parent struggles with addiction, the whole family struggles," said Jeanette Betancourt, Ed.D., senior vice president of U.S. Social Impact, Sesame Workshop.
  • Pediatricians, including adolescent medicine physicians, are on the front lines of the opioid crisis affecting children and young adults.

All Rise Expands Treatment Court Model to Lead Comprehensive Justice System Reform

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星期五, 六月 23, 2023
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Since 1994, the organization has trained over 800,000 justice and treatment professionals and helped lead the establishment of over 4,000 treatment courts across the United States, impacting  millions of lives.

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  • Since 1994, the organization has trained over 800,000 justice and treatment professionals and helped lead the establishment of over 4,000 treatment courts across the United States, impacting  millions of lives.
  • “With three decades of experience in building, sustaining, and expanding the treatment court movement, All Rise is uniquely positioned to help lead the next generation of justice reform,” said the Hon.
  • Justice for Vets transforms the way the justice system identifies, assesses, and treats our veterans by ensuring that no veteran is left behind.
  • The Center for Advancing Justice serves as an incubator for emerging justice system innovations, leads strategic partnerships, and works internationally.

J. Flowers Health Institute Appoints Ruth Ann Rigby as Chief Strategy Officer

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星期四, 二月 16, 2023
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HOUSTON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ruth Ann Rigby, CRS, currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at J. Flowers Health Institute in Houston, TX.

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  • Ruth Ann Rigby, a prominent figure in the addiction recovery and mental health industry, joins integrative wellness leader, J.
  • HOUSTON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ruth Ann Rigby, CRS, currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at J.
  • We are pleased to appoint Ruth Ann as Chief Strategy Officer based on her experience, expertise, and extraordinary empathy for those dealing with complex conditions."
  • Flowers Health Institute delivers the future of healthcare with an uncompromising approach to whole-person health and wellness.

Pierce County Alliance Celebrates 50th Anniversary Serving the Pacific Northwest in Substance Abuse Treatment

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星期五, 十月 14, 2022
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A nationally recognized substance abuse treatment provider, Pierce County Alliance has been serving the people of the Pacific Northwest and has received national recognition for its pioneering work with Drug Treatment Courts, medication assisted treatment (MAT) and Child Placing Agency Services, including foster home licensing.

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  • A nationally recognized substance abuse treatment provider, Pierce County Alliance has been serving the people of the Pacific Northwest and has received national recognition for its pioneering work with Drug Treatment Courts, medication assisted treatment (MAT) and Child Placing Agency Services, including foster home licensing.
  • November 2, 2022 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.;
    PCA invites all interested parties to its 50th Anniversary celebration.
  • We are excited to join with our many community partners to celebrate a half-century of success in the provision of substance abuse treatment and youth services.
  • The Pierce County Alliance is a nationally recognized agency providing substance abuse treatment in the Pacific Northwest.

Mack Jenkins Joins Justice Speakers Institute as an Associate Partner and Vice President

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星期三, 六月 1, 2022
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NORTHVILLE, Mich., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chief Mack Jenkins has joined Justice Speakers Institute (JSI) as an Associate Partner and Vice President.

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  • NORTHVILLE, Mich., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chief Mack Jenkins has joined Justice Speakers Institute (JSI) as an Associate Partner and Vice President.
  • Chief Jenkins oversaw operations of a department of up to 1500 employees responsible for supervising 14,000 adults and 2000 youth throughout the state.
  • Chief Jenkins held a variety of leadership positions with Orange County Probation, including division director, overseeing adult, juvenile, and institutional services.
  • Justice Speakers Institute, founded in 2015, is the gateway to Justice System leaders worldwide.

Proven To Decrease DUI Crashes, ACCESS Launches Cost-Effective Accountability Program Nationwide

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星期四, 十二月 2, 2021
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The new non-profit, ACCESS, launches with a foundation of learnings and track record of saving lives as proven through a pilot that's been active in California since 2008.

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  • The new non-profit, ACCESS, launches with a foundation of learnings and track record of saving lives as proven through a pilot that's been active in California since 2008.
  • Current DUI and Drug Courts make an undeniable impact treating a smaller, more targeted population in need of more significant support.
  • ACCESS extends a similar approach to the remaining 70% of repeat DUI offenders that don't qualify for traditional DUI court.
  • "To make an impact, we needed to ensure the ACCESS program was scalable and affordable.

Judge Douglas Hedger Joins Clear Counsel Law Group to Open Criminal Defense Practice

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星期一, 十月 4, 2021
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Judge Hedger's last day in the judicial robes is October 4, 2021, after which he will devote his skills and experience to practicing law as a criminal defense attorney at Clear Counsel Law Group .

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  • Judge Hedger's last day in the judicial robes is October 4, 2021, after which he will devote his skills and experience to practicing law as a criminal defense attorney at Clear Counsel Law Group .
  • Beyond his normal responsibilities overseeing criminal cases as Municipal court judge, Hedger created and presided over the Assistance in Breaking the Cycle (ABC) Drug Court.
  • Judge Hedger will bring his experience, wisdom, connections, and legal knowledge to Clear Counsel Law Group where he will protect the constitutional rights of those accused of a crime.
  • Those who have been accused of a crime are invited to call Clear Counsel Law Group at 702-522-0696 to schedule an appointment to speak with Douglas Hedger or one of his associates.

Recovered Addict-Alcoholic Earns MBA & Doctorate Degree Starts Non-Profit, the Addiction Education Foundation Inc., to Combat the Opioid Epidemic

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星期四, 八月 12, 2021
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While overdose deaths were already increasing in the months preceding the 2019 COVID-19 pandemic, the latest numbers suggest an acceleration of overdose deaths during the pandemic.

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  • While overdose deaths were already increasing in the months preceding the 2019 COVID-19 pandemic, the latest numbers suggest an acceleration of overdose deaths during the pandemic.
  • During this time period:
    37 of the 38 U.S. jurisdictions with available synthetic opioid data reported increases in overdose deaths.
  • Through the foundation addiction consultants lead education and prevention workshops providing solutions specific to client and organizational needs.
  • There is a solution, people do recover, the Addiction Education Foundation is there to help.

Call2Test Demos "ConnectComply" at NADCP Conference

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星期三, 五月 23, 2018
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ConnectComply was released by Call2Test in March and since then, the response among drug court program administrators and parole and probation officials has been strong, Larson noted.

Key Points: 
  • ConnectComply was released by Call2Test in March and since then, the response among drug court program administrators and parole and probation officials has been strong, Larson noted.
  • Available for Android and iOS smartphones, ConnectComply makes random drug test check-ins for drug court participants as easy as taking a selfie.
  • ConnectComply is based on an economical, cloud-based system for efficient participant management
    As a conference exhibitor (Booth #119) Call2Test is proud to support the National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Training Conference.
  • According to NADCP, drug and alcohol abstinence coupled with random testing is a key component of a successful drug court program.