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New York City Suicide Rate Will Likely Top Murder Rate For 2012
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For help and information on depression or a drinking or substance abuse problem talk to your doctor or call 1-800-LIFE-NET, a free, confidential help line for New York City residents. You can call 24 hours per day/seven days per week. The hotline's …
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Arizona's child-welfare system still in crisis
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The conditions blamed for stressing already troubled families haven't changed and, in some cases, have deteriorated, as state budget cuts lengthened waiting lists for subsidized child care, domestic-violence shelters, substance-abuse programs and …
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Family Violence Project recognized for community service by Kennebec Valley …
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WNY United Against Drug & Alcohol Abuse – Leaders in Training

WNY United is a non-profit organization in Buffalo, NY. For more than 25 years, we have provided prevention programming and substance abuse education in the community. Over the last 15 years, our Leaders In Training Program (or LIT) has graduated thousands of students into tremendous leaders that care about their community! Watch this video and learn all about our program!

Birmingham given £78 million to tackle obesity, drug abuse and sexual health
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The council will also tackle issues including smoking, alcohol, and substance abuse as part of its responsibilities for public health. According to a report by the University of Birmingham, more than 25 per cent of the population of the second city are …
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Vail Daily column: Local teen encourages peers to get involved
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Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment Lake Villa

Learn more about the Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment Center in Lake Villa, Illinois. With more than 40 years of treatment experience, our specialists take the time to understand of the specific needs of each individual. With insurance acceptance and a track record of success, Gateway Foundation helps thousands of individual’s successfully complete treatment each year, and find the hope they need to live again. As the largest provider of alcohol and drug abuse treatment in Illinois, Gateway has eight treatment centers throughout the state. Gateway outpatient and residential substance abuse treatment programs are not one-size fits all, but unique treatment plans that give an individual the highest chance for a successful outcome. Hope is just a phone call away. Call our 24-hour helpline at 877-505-HOPE(4673) or visit www.RecoverGateway.org for more information about our free and confidential consultation.

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State report card on mental health care
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Delaware, Community programs address patients dealing with both mental illness and substance abuse, a common problem. … Kentucky, Kentucky has expanded police "crisis intervention teams," which respond to emergencies involving the mentally ill.
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George Kaiser Family Foundation announces more than
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Agencies receiving funding include Family & Children's Services, Community Service Council of Greater Tulsa, Inc., Tulsa Community College Foundation, KIPP Tulsa, Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Domestic Violence Intervention Services, Inc …
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Mindfulness Meditation Empowers Homeless Youth
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She evaluated the participants for resiliency, spirituality, mental health, and symptoms of psychological problems before and after the intervention. Grabbe discovered that her unique approach was very effective at … “Therefore, for homeless youth …
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Iron Workers and IMPACT Renew Commitment to Safety Awareness in 2013
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As part of the renewed campaign, Steve Rank, Iron Workers Executive Director of Safety and Health, has announced that the “focus on the deadly dozen hazardous activities will continue, and a series of new campaign materials will be provided to District …
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Psychiatric hospitals on the rebound in Tarrant
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Two other organizations have filed plans with the state to build inpatient psychiatric facilities in Fort Worth, but neither is yet under way. Even with Sundance Behavioral's growth, inpatient psychiatric beds in Tarrant County will … The Mental …
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Hickenlooper: 'Why Not Have Universal Background Checks For All Gun Sales?'
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'Think before you drink': Victim impact panels explained on dangers of drunken …
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She also held up taxi business cards, a wallet-sized chart showing the average effects and impairment associated with any number of drinks on different body-types and other information people could take home with them at the end of the program to help …
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Former Boston Celtics star to speak about substance abuse at Vets
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The event intends to show youth the damage and despair that substance abuse can cause, and is made possible by the Warwick Youth Programs Advisory and Prevention Task Force. There is no entrance fee. For more information, call the school at 734-3200 …
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Ramapo High School 'Goes Purple'
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