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Welcoming Dr David Best to Recovery Review! "We are at the start of the journey for Inclusive Recovery Cities and we are in the process of identifying appropriate metrics but the model presented here should allow us to develop core metrics around not only recovery growth, but also community engagement, public attitudes and social distance and the implications for the prevention and early intervention agendas. This is a model that will allow us to build a community-centred and recovery-oriented model of prevention and early intervention based on citizenship and active community participation and bring together a coherent model of public health and community-based approaches to tackling problematic substance use through strengths-based and whole-city approaches." Dr David Best

🎉 Today marks two years since the official launch of the 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline. 🎉 Thank you to all policy and advocacy champions who have helped in building an appropriate national mental health crisis response system separate from the criminal justice system. 📣 People experiencing suicide or mental health crisis need help, not handcuffs. 📣 Over the last two years, there have been incredible advancements to ensuring all communities have effective linkage to the 988 system, but we know there is more work to do. 👉 One of the challenges to this efforts is ensuring that people know about 988. This is a critical part of #mentalhealthliteracy (MHL) because seeking help effectively is one of the four components of MHL. 💪 Will you take a moment and flex your #mentalhealthliteracy muscles by resharing this post? 🟢 988 Suicide Lifeline is a national effort designed to offer 24/7 response via text, call, or chat without involving the criminal justice system. 🟢 The 3-digit number 9-8-8 is accessible via text, phone, or online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 🟢 Response is available in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. 🟢 To learn more about 988, visit https://988lifeline.org/ #themhlc #suicideprevention #advocacy #anniversary #988 #mentalhealth

"Two-thirds of U.S. adults have been impacted in some way by the nation’s substance use crisis." Now, more than ever, we need peer-lead support groups to bring lived experience, deep compassion, and true non-judgement to the recovery space. Our GPS On the Road to Recovery group runs every Wednesday 5-6:30 PM EST. You do not have to struggle alone. https://hubs.li/Q01_HChj0 #recovery #peersupport #addictionrecovery

Specific objectives and purpose of this organization are: ~ to provide facilities, equipment, and social services to support the mental and spiritual healing process of the women we care for. ~ to provide programs and wellness services to address poverty, illiteracy, addiction, abuse, trauma, neglect, and chronic illnesses. ~ to teach community and organizational leaders how to detect, advocate for, and rescue women who are going through or have not recovered from trauma. ~ to provide resources and remove secondary trauma exposure to women rescued from violent crimes. ~ to become a well-known wellness check service provider in the state of Florida. ~ to contribute to the communities by providing employment opportunities & economic growth. www.redefinelife.org #healingjourney #womenrescued #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #educationmatters #economicgrowth #womenshealth #recovery #healingtrauma #gnvwomen #gnv #gnvfl #womenoffaith #gainesvillewomen

Reflecting on the profound significance of community for those in recovery from substance use disorder. In the journey towards healing, community becomes a cornerstone, offering understanding, support, and a shared sense of purpose. Connection combats isolation, creates resilience, and provides a safe space for growth. Together, we strengthen the foundation of recovery, acknowledging that community is not just valuable—it's indispensable. The reading "Paving Pathways to Recovery for All" by Terrence Walton sheds light on crucial inclusive recovery issues. Walton emphasizes the necessity of dismantling stigma and fostering genuine support for individuals on the recovery journey. It is a powerful call to action for societal transformation, urging us to champion principles that break down barriers and ensure accessible recovery for everyone. Read it at the link below, and let me know what you think. https://lnkd.in/eBK9Bc6v

Peer support is crucial for people at every stage of their recovery journey. You can find peer-based support groups – online and in person – for people of specific ages and shared experiences. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFS6Y_Aq #LivedExperience #RecoveryMonth #RecoveryIsPossible

An incredible, interprofessional group of colleagues are getting together to have a nuanced discussion about the community health worker/peer recovery specialist role. Created to patch the gaps created by our imperfect safety net, CHW/PRS are often individuals who hail from the same communities they serve, hired by health systems to address health related social needs and serve as a bridge between patients and the health system. While being asked to do the impossible job of patching gaps created by structural deficits, they’re usually underpaid and undervalued by health systems. How might health care begin to provide our colleagues in these roles with the support, resources, career pathways and opportunities, and, importantly, compensation that is afforded most of us in the health professions? Here’s a link to the article that prompted the panel discussion: https://lnkd.in/eWuvmm7K #healthcare #socialdeterminantsofhealth #communityhealthworkers #healthequity

P is currently detained in a hospital under the Mental Health Act and is prepared for discharge. With a mental health diagnosis and a learning disability, P will likely require social care support to enhance their wellbeing after leaving the hospital. However, there is a conflict: P has one preference, while the nursing team has another, questioning P's ability to make informed decisions regarding their care, living arrangements, and aftercare. P insists that they should have the sole say in these matters. Such scenarios are not uncommon. Nevertheless, the prognosis is optimistic. P can receive support to make decisions about their life after discharge to the extent of their capabilities. In areas where P is deemed to lack decision-making capacity, 'best interest' decisions can be made, incorporating P's views. With my extensive experience working with individuals like P, I commit to understanding P's desires, exploring available options, aiding P in making well-informed choices, and evaluating P's decision-making capacity as necessary. I am equipped to assist P's care team in devising a personalized discharge plan that ensures a seamless transition from hospital to community life.

Peer support is crucial for people at every stage of their recovery journey. You can find peer-based support groups – online and in person – for people of specific ages and shared experiences. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFS6Y_Aq #LivedExperience #RecoveryMonth #RecoveryIsPossible