Tori Lyon, Jericho Project CEO

As the COVID health crisis has demonstrated, mental and physical wellness are closely linked and can be powerful forces in getting a person back on their feet. — Jericho Project CEO Tori Lyon

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
July 23, 2020

Jericho Project, a nonprofit leader ending homelessness at its roots, has been awarded a grant of $270,000 from the van Ameringen Foundation to expand the Jericho Therapy Program (JTP) delivering vital mental health services to formerly homeless individuals.

“Mental health is key to helping our clients cope with the trauma of homelessness, regain stability and move on to more fulfilling lives. As the COVID health crisis has demonstrated, mental and physical wellness are closely linked and can be powerful forces in getting a person back on their feet,” said Jericho Project CEO Tori Lyon.

“Jericho Project’s bold initiative is bringing much-needed mental health support to vulnerable New Yorkers. We know that this kind of preventive care is vastly more effective for people – and less taxing on the city – than emergency care,” said Hugh Hogan, Executive Director, the van Ameringen Foundation. The Foundation is an urban leader in early intervention, advocacy and increased accessibility of mental health services for people and communities with limited financial means and opportunities.

Jericho annually serves 2,500 adults, children, veterans and young, largely LGBTQ, adults through access to housing and comprehensive services, such as employment and training, wellness and family reunification.

Mental health services enabled by the grant will include short- and long-term counseling, evidenced-based treatments and group facilitations such as bereavement. This on-site support is especially important during social distancing, enabling Jericho clients to access the care they need by reducing referrals and unnecessary travel to outside providers.

The three-year grant will allow the addition of a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join the JTP Clinical Therapist currently serving veterans and young LGBTQ adults. Initially, this individual will focus on four programs for other Jericho clients living at three supportive housing residences and in separate supportive apartments throughout the city.

These professionals will operate as part of Jericho’s clinically-trained mental wellness team that also includes three LCSW supervisors, four Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMSW) supervisors,  and twelve program staff with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Jericho follows best practices with mandatory clinical staff trainings on advancements in and changes to the therapeutic landscape.

This is consistent with Jericho’s pursuit of measurable outcomes for its clients. Overall, Jericho has nine supportive housing residences in New York, offering comprehensive counseling services that have enabled 95% of residents maintain stable housing, and 90% of those affected by substance abuse to maintain their sobriety.

About the van Ameringen Foundation: From its inception in 1950, the Foundation has funded prevention, education, and direct care in the mental health field, as well as advocacy efforts to achieve systems change locally and nationally. The emphasis continues to be on assisting people and communities with limited resources and opportunities to access preventive, early intervention and effective mental health treatment.

https://www.vanamfound.org

About Jericho Project: Inspired by the belief that transformation can occur in every individual, Jericho Project steadfastly works to end homelessness at its roots by creating a community that inspires individual change, fosters sustainable independence, and motivates men and women to reach their greatest potential. For 37 years, Jericho has provided supportive housing and counseling services to thousands of individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and substance abuse.

Jericho Project employs rigorous fiscal discipline and works with valued public-private partnerships and a foundation of dedicated donors, to advance its mission. Jericho’s housing and extended services cost $13,000 per person annually, compared to $32,000 for a single shelter, $50,000 for a family shelter, and $168,000 for a jail cell annually.

http://www.jerichoproject.org | @jerichoproject1983

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ALBANY, N.Y. (PRWEB)
July 21, 2020

Help.org, a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in Albany, New York for 2020. The informational guide recognizes the top 11 rehab facilities based on cost, treatment options, location, accompanying services and more.

According to recent studies, drug overdose is the leading cause of death among people under age 50. In Albany, deaths related to opioid abuse increased significantly from 2011 to 2015. Substance abuse among adolescents is also escalating in Albany with 55 percent of high school students reported using alcohol, 38 percent reported using marijuana, 8 percent reported using prescription drugs without a valid prescription, and 2 percent reported using heroin. With the growing need for accessible and high-quality rehab programs, Help.org has developed a unique ranking process to help connect individuals with treatment providers that meet their needs.

The Help.org research team analyzed thousands of facilities across the country and then identified the most cost-effective and highest rated programs in larger cities like Albany. Each facility was evaluated based on rehabilitation services, treatment approaches, cost, special programs for unique demographics and ancillary services. The website also provides information about drug use and side effects as well as educational articles. For a detailed listing of the Best Rehab Facilities in Albany, New York please visit https://www.help.org/drug-and-alcohol-rehab-centers-in-albany-ny/

2020 Best Rehab Facilities in Albany, New York (in alphabetical order)

Arms Acres

75 Seminary Hill Road

Carmel, NY 10512

845-225-3400

Conifer Park

79 Glenridge Road

Glenville, NY 12302

800-989-6446

Hope House, Inc.

573 Livingston Avenue

Albany, NY 12206

518-482-4673

Hospitality House

271 Central Avenue

Albany, NY 12206

518-434-6468

Long Island Center for Recovery

320 West Montauk Highway

Hampton Bays, NY 11946

631-728-3100

Saint Jude Retreat

9 Market Street

Amsterdam, NY 12010

518-842-2204

St. Mary’s Healthcare

427 Guy Park Avenue

Amsterdam, NY 12010

518-842-1900

The Addictions Care Center of Albany, Inc.

90 McCarty Avenue

Albany, NY 12202

518-465-5470

The Next Step, Inc.

2 Holland Avenue

Albany, NY 12209

518-465-5249

Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region – Homer Perkins Center

76-82, 2nd Street

Albany, NY 12210

518-436-1104

Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center

920 Lark Drive

Albany, NY 12207

518-465-4771

ABOUT HELP.ORG

Help.org is an online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones. The website provides the latest research through scientifically proven methods, community recovery resources as well as information about local financial assistance. Help.org’s team of researchers, activists and writers work together with addiction counselors and other professionals to offer useful and accurate resources to help individuals seeking recovery. To learn more, visit https://www.help.org/

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It is important to celebrate the accomplishments of these exceptional nurses and to recognize the crucial role of all psychiatric-mental health nurses in providing quality mental health care, especially in under-served areas and for vulnerable populations.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (PRWEB)
July 20, 2020

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) has announced the selection of nine groundbreaking nurses in the field of psychiatric-mental health and one APNA chapter to honor at the virtual APNA 34th Annual Conference September 30-October 4, 2020. These award recipients include nurses working to provide crucial mental health care to address concerns such as suicide, dementia, and the health our military.

This year’s recipients were nominated by their colleagues and chosen for this honor by a committee of their peers. Each embodies the conference theme, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses: Proud Partners in the Journey to Whole Health.

“The APNA Annual Awards are a chance to recognize the brilliance within our profession and show our gratitude to these nurses who inspire us,” says Tari (Sattaria) Dilks, RN, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP. “It is important to celebrate the accomplishments of these exceptional nurses and to recognize the crucial role of all psychiatric-mental health nurses in providing quality mental health care, especially in underserved areas and for vulnerable populations.”

Linda Beeber PhD, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, Professor and Associate Dean of Nursing, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, is the recipient of the APNA Psychiatric Nurse of the Year award for her exceptional accomplishments, including pioneering interventions in individuals with maternal depression. She recognized early on the significance of improving the mental health of mothers, and by providing a path that clinicians and mothers can follow, her work has led to healthier outcomes.

Barbara Limandri PhD, PMHCNS-BC, Professor Emeritus, Linfield College, Portland, OR, will receive the APNA Award for Distinguished Service for career-spanning efforts as a scholar, teacher, clinician, mentor and role model. A leader volunteering on the national and chapter level, her achievements include the development of an innovative competency-based suicide prevention training program and facilitator course that fills a gap in the training of psychiatric-mental health nurses and builds their confidence in caring for at-risk individuals.

Rosalind de Lisser APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Assistant Clinical Professor University of California San Francisco, will receive the APNA Award for Excellence in Education for her outstanding gifts of mentorship and design of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs in California.

Michelle Giddings DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, private practice, Las Vegas, NV, will receive the APNA Award for Excellence in Practice – APRN, in recognition of her role in improving training for nursing students which can be applied to care in various settings.

Suzie Marriott MS, BSN, RN-BC, Associate Director of Nursing, Stony Brook University Hospital, Port Jefferson Station, NY, will receive the APNA Award for Excellence in Leadership – RN for managing safe environments though implementation of the “Safe Wards” model and suicide prevention programs in the UK and the US.

Heather McCormick BSN, RN-BC, PHN, Clinical Nurse Leader, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Redwood, CA, will receive the APNA Award for Excellence in Practice – RN for leading efforts to support veterans in a psychiatric intensive care setting by considering needs such as personal dignity and autonomy.

Olimpia Paun PhD, PMHCNS-BC, Associate Professor, Rush University, Chicago, IL, will receive the APNA Award for Excellence in Research for her work examining an intervention program for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.

LTC JoEllen Schimmels DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, Assistant Professor, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, will receive the APNA Award for Excellence in Leadership – APRN, for behavioral health nursing leadership at the Department of Defense through practice standardization, policymaking, and increasing the workforce.

Georgia L Stevens, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, Director of P.A.L. Associates (Partners in Aging & Long-term Caregiving) in Washington, DC, will receive the APNA Award for Innovation – Individual, for creating a model for discharge planning for deinstitutionalized older adults and continued care coordination across long term settings.

APNA Arizona Chapter will receive the APNA Award for Innovation – Chapter for introducing an online book club which created a space to connect with members across the state and around the country.

About the APNA Annual Conference:

The virtual APNA 34th Annual Conference will be held September 30 – October 4, 2020. In addition to honoring this year’s awards recipients, the APNA Annual Conference will deliver 90+ varied sessions and networking opportunities to more than 1600 psychiatric-mental health RNs and APRNs who attend each year.

About APNA:

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is a national professional membership organization committed to the practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing and wellness promotion, prevention of mental health problems and the care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders. APNA’s membership is inclusive of all psychiatric-mental health registered nurses including associate degree, baccalaureate, advanced practice (comprised of clinical nurse specialists and psychiatric nurse practitioners), and nurse scientists and academicians (PhD). APNA serves as a resource for psychiatric-mental health nurses to engage in networking, education, and the dissemination of evidence.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

“We recognize that struggles with sex and pornography carry a heavy burden of shame and stigmatization, and our program is designed to restore self-worth and belonging.” – Michael Lazar, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)

NUNNELLY, Tenn. (PRWEB)
July 17, 2020

The Ranch Tennessee, renowned mental health and addiction treatment center, has relaunched its men’s sex and love addiction program. The Sexual Recovery Program at the Ranch provides a highly structured, evidence-based treatment in a residential, gender-specific environment. Located on The Ranch’s secluded 2,000-acre campus outside of Nashville, Tennessee, the program focuses on sex and love addiction, problematic pornography use, and the treatment of co-occurring disorders such as substance use, depression, and anxiety.

Located at the facility’s beautiful Swan Creek Ranch, the program offers a safe space for men to heal from the shame and trauma associated with acting-out behaviors, repair relationships damaged by a betrayal of trust, and develop fellowship and connection among men with similar problems. The Swan Creek location, exclusive to clients of the Sexual Recovery Program, is set miles apart from the Ranch’s main campus and provides peace and privacy away from the bustle of everyday life. Treatment includes individual, group, and specialized therapies such as equine, experiential, art, and trauma/EMDR while incorporating the 30-task model developed by sex addiction treatment pioneer, Dr. Patrick Carnes. In addition, family members and close friends have an opportunity to participate in multi-day family programming.

“Our program focuses on three key components of recovery: Health, Hope and Connection,” says Michael Lazar, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Manager of The Sexual Recovery Program. “Our core six-week curriculum is tied to each of these constructs that guide us as we provide individualized treatment to best meet the needs of our clients. We recognize that struggles with sex and pornography carry a heavy burden of shame and stigmatization, and our program is designed to restore self-worth and belonging.”

“Relaunching the men’s sex and love addiction program is a big achievement for The Ranch,” commented Victoria Delheimer, Executive Director of The Ranch Tennessee. “We want to be able to help more people across the behavioral health spectrum, and The Sexual Recovery Program gives us the opportunity to do so. Through this program, we hope to help men work through their shame and rebuild their personal relationships.”

Through the Sexual Recovery Program, The Ranch Tennessee continues its more than 20-year commitment to providing safe space for individuals to overcome mental health disorders, compulsive behaviors, and various addictions. For additional information regarding all the programs offered at The Ranch, please contact 888-317-7108 or visit recoveryranch.com.

About Promises Behavioral Health

Promises Behavioral Health is a family of behavioral health programs with regional brands such as The Right Step, The Ranch, and Promises. The company currently operates facilities across Texas, Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Promises offers comprehensive, innovative treatment for substance abuse, sexual addiction, trauma, eating disorders, and other mental health disorders. Through its programs, the company is committed to delivering clinically sophisticated treatment that promotes permanent lifestyle change, not only for the patient but for the entire family network. For more information, please visit http://www.PromisesBehavioralHealth.com.

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This treatment is often beneficial for patients who have not achieved relief of their symptoms with medication management and/or psychotherapy.

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)
July 15, 2020

Achieve TMS and TMS Center of Alaska, a part of Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers, proudly announce the opening of two new centers that provide FDA-cleared transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatments for neuropsychiatric issues such as Major Depressive Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). These new centers —in San Diego and South Anchorage—expand the Achieve TMS/TMS Center of Alaska network to 23 locations across California, Oregon, and Alaska.

All of the new locations offer TMS therapy. TMS therapy uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain that regulate mood. This treatment is often beneficial for patients who have not achieved relief of their symptoms with medication management and/or psychotherapy. TMS is a well-tolerated non-invasive treatment without the side effects often seen with medications. As with all Achieve TMS/TMS Center of Alaska sites, the San Diego and Anchorage centers offer individualized patient care, overseen by experienced physicians and staff.

In San Diego, the Achieve TMS Shoreham Place office is led by Drs. Manish Sheth and Chaitanya Pabbati.

At TMS Center of Alaska in South Anchorage, Dr. Lee Ann Gee and Howard Chaitoff PA spearhead the clinical team.

Achieve TMS Shoreham Place is at 5060 Shoreham Place, Suite #100, San Diego, CA, 92112. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information or to set up a free consultation appointment at either of these centers, call 619-505-1984 or email info@achievetms.com.

The TMS Center of Alaska in South Anchorage is located at 1917 Abbott Road Suite 102, South Anchorage, AK, 99507. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information or to set up a free consultation appointment, call 907-885-6501 or email info@tmscenterofalaska.com.

About Achieve TMS: Achieve TMS, is a part of Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers, a leading provider of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation treatments. Together with Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers we have treated over 11,000 patients – more than 420,000 treatments – and seen countless success stories as we’ve brought hope back to those who have been suffering in silence. For more information, visit achievetms.com.

About TMS Center of Alaska: TMS Center of Alaska, part of Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers, is also a leading provider of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy in the state of Alaska. Together with Greenbrook TMS Neurohealth Centers, we have treated more than 11,000 patients – 420,000 treatments – and have secured countless success stories from patients who were previously suffering in silence. For more information, visit https://www.achievetms.com/ Alaska.

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“We’re eager to partner with districts across Louisiana, and ready to support school systems in meeting the social, emotional and academic needs of their students by using FastBridge,” said Dr. Shawn Mahoney, Chief Product Officer and Chief Learning Officer at Illuminate.

IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)
July 15, 2020

To support districts in meeting the requirements of its Strong Start 2020 plan, the Louisiana Department of Education has selected Illuminate Education’s FastBridge solution as an approved Social Academic and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener (SAEBRS), and progress monitoring tool for reading and math.

“We’re eager to partner with districts across Louisiana, and ready to support school systems in meeting the social, emotional and academic needs of their students by using FastBridge,” said Dr. Shawn Mahoney, Chief Product Officer and Chief Learning Officer at Illuminate. “As we continue navigating the challenges presented by COVID-19, it’s vital that educators are equipped with resources and guidance to ensure all students have a strong start to the 2020-21 school year.”

FastBridge supports educators in performing universal screening, skills analysis and progress monitoring for reading, math and social-emotional behavior, and is the only behavior assessment that has been reviewed and listed on the American Institutes for Research NCII site.

Identifying students’ Social Emotional Behavior needs is more important than ever. The evidence-based behavior screening tool provided in FastBridge is designed to be highly efficient and allow districts to identify risk and needs for tier 1, system-wide instruction as well as for individual students.

Launched to support students and staff as they enter the 2020-21 school year, Strong Start 2020 requires school systems to provide individualized supports and services to meet the social, emotional and mental health wellbeing of students.

Illuminate Education is offering webinars on how FastBridge and the Illuminate Education comprehensive solution can be used to prevent learning loss and accelerate learning. Educators can send their district name and availability to sales@Illuminateed.net or click here for more information.

About Illuminate Education

Illuminate Education partners with educators to reach new levels of student performance, empowering teachers with data to serve the whole child. Our solution brings together holistic data and collaborative instructional tools, and puts them in the hands of educators. As a result, they can visualize each student’s progress, determine the right instructional or intervention strategy, and take the best next action. More than 17 million students and 5,200 districts and schools across all 50 states rely on Illuminate every day to move the student performance needle.

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