My service options: Supported employment explained
Supported employment (SE) helps members with an intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD), mental health disorder, or substance use disorder find and keep a job that makes sense for them. Whether starting a […]
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5 Simple Tips for a Healthier Heart
People with mental health disorders can have a greater risk of developing heart disease. That’s why it’s critical that those facing these health challenges pay extra attention to their heart […]
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Rethinking Mental Health in the Latino Community
Only 34% of Latinos with a mental illness receive treatment each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The U.S. average is 45%. What’s causing this difference? Some […]
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Vaya Health, Youth Villages Partner to Get At-Risk Children Connected to Services Faster
Vaya Health is working with community partners to strengthen the continuum of care for children and families involved with the child welfare system. Through local Department of Social Services (DSS), […]
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Training the trainers: Changing the traditions around mental health in the Latino community
Margarita, the executive director of Centro Unido Latino-Americano (CULA) in McDowell County, knows a thing or two about traditions. Coming from a Latino family with a Mexican immigrant mother, Margarita […]
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