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Facing opioid and foster-care crisis, Spokane's Rising Strong seeks to keep families together

Claudia Rowe

April 05, 2019 |

The Seattle Times |

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Response Location: United States, Spokane, Washington

Keeping families together eases the burden on the foster care system and reduces issues such as homelessness and substance abuse in the long term. Former foster children in Spokane, Washington, end up relying heavily upon other social welfare institutions throughout their lives. To break this cycle, Rising Strong, a program funded largely by a philanthropic contribution, focuses on rebuilding families while addressing behavior issues through an intensive, live-in program.

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Why robotic pets may be the next big thing in dementia care

Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky

April 03, 2019 |

NBC News |

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Response Location: United States, Santa Clarita, California

Providing senior citizens with animal-assisted therapy has been known to lessen rates of loneliness while also aiding in brain health by reducing cases as dementia. Because taking care of a living animal is not always a reality, robotic pets may help fill that void by being requiring commitment while still providing companionship.

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In effort to prevent overdose deaths, state plans to put ‘NaloxBoxes' in public buildings

Kevin Miller

April 03, 2019 |

Portland Press Herald |

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Response Location: United States, Augusta, Maine

As states continue to tackle a nationwide opioid crisis, one tactic that is being tried is making treatments of overdoses more accessible. By installing boxes containing the overdose reversal drug naloxone in public places, the state of Maine hopes to not only save lives, but also decrease stigma and increase communication.

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Mass. prisons start offering medication to treat addiction

Felice J. Freyer

April 02, 2019 |

The Boston Globe |

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Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

Newly passed legislation in Massachusetts is allowing prisons to take a step towards managing inmates health care by letting a third party company administer medication that helps treat opioid addiction. This step towards bridging the gap between punishment and help, also focuses on reducing racial inequalities and rates of addiction-caused deaths.

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Arts center in city's poorest neighborhood teaches culture and salvation

Alfred Lubrano

March 31, 2019 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Art encourages resilience by helping kids in difficult neighborhoods cope with trauma. In the neighborhood of Fairhill, in Philadelphia, Taller Tuertorriqueño, a community arts center, offers art workshops and programs that emphasize the community’s connection to Puerto Rican culture. By supporting and bringing resources to the community, Taller Tuertorriqueño helps youth express themselves and manage the stress of their environment.

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How has Ohio Stepped Up Measures to Combat Sexual Violence?

Christopher Johnston

March 31, 2019 |

Eye On Ohio |

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Response Location: United States, Ohio

Across Ohio, legislators, organizations, and activists have improved prevention and response measures to sexual assault. The state has seen the opening of 14 new rape crisis centers, statewide legislation, increased support for survivors and their families, and the establishment of on-campus programs. Each initiative offers different services, but all seek to shift the culture and provide a more well-rounded approach to sexual assault for Ohio residents.

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The Latest Allies In Preventing Sexual Violence: Wyoming Men

Maggie Mullen

March 29, 2019 |

Wyoming Public Media |

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Response Location: United States, Laramie, Wyoming

Changing the status quo surrounding gender-based violence in the United States involves engaging men. The non-profit SAFE Project in Laramie, Wyoming, focuses on creating an informative and educational environment where men can ask questions or address sensitive issues. The program consists of a 12-month intensive training course that enrolls therapists, law enforcement, and members of the community.

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Appy day: could we fix our mental health on our phone?

Ammar Kalia

March 27, 2019 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: United Kingdom

Seeking treatment for mental health concerns is often associated with a stigmatized perspective, but thanks to technological advancements, the use of mental health apps has helped reduce this viewpoint. Although the apps come with many limitations and aren't a replacement for professional treatment, they do act as an additional resource for those that aren't yet ready to seek in-person options.

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These “Wear your meds” buttons tackle the stigma of taking mental illness drugs

Adele Peters

March 26, 2019 |

FastCompany |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

A copywriting student at Miami Ad School developed small, stylish buttons depicting different commonly taken medications to encourage conversations around mental illness and to destigmatize mental health issues. The "Wear Your Meds" buttons allow people to be open and explicit.

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To Help Mental Health Patients, Hospitals Open a New Kind of ER

Anna Gorman

March 26, 2019 |

Governing |

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Response Location: United States, Alameda, California

Across the United States, overwhelmed emergency rooms constantly struggle to accommodate those that are having psychiatric health issues due to methods of necessary prioritization. To combat this issue, a handful of hospitals throughout the nation have opened specialty ERs that are specifically designated for those in psychiatric crises.

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