Behavioral Health Volunteering in Times of Crisis

• By: Amy Carol Dominguez, MPA Dr. Laurel E. Blackman, DO, MBA Vibrant Emotional Health
• January 6th, 2022
• acute stress response, behavioral health professionals, crisis response, disaster response, trauma, volunteer, Winter 2022 Issue
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When a call for support goes out at the onset of a disaster, we commonly recognize the basic needs: shelter, food, water, clothing. Behavioral health needs – mental, emotional, and spiritual care – have been an afterthought, if included in the response plan at all. This is beginning to shift....

Behavioral Health News Spotlight on Excellence – An Interview with Steve Miccio, CEO of People USA

• By: Staff Writer Behavioral Health News
• November 24th, 2021
• community collaboration, crisis, crisis respite, crisis response, crisis stabilization, mental health, peer workforce, stabilization center, trauma-informed care, wellness, Winter 2022 Issue
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Overview David Minot, Executive Director of Mental Health News Education, the non-profit organization that publishes Behavioral Health News, interviews Steve Miccio, CEO of People USA. Steve speaks about the Crisis Stabilization Center located in Dutchess County, NY and his collaboration with the...