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Removing Barriers to SUD Treatment
For many people with substance use disorders, the hardest part of treatment can be getting through the door. Low-barrier care focuses on reducing unnecessary obstacles, meeting people where they are, and creating flexible, welcoming pathways into treatment. Access to...
Red Ribbon Week
Observed October 23–31, Red Ribbon Week is a national opportunity to reinforce substance use prevention, healthy decision-making, and drug-free lifestyles. For SUD counselors, it is also a reminder that prevention is strongest when young people, families, schools, and...
CA Bridge Connect – Open to Everyone
Open to Everyone – California’s New Substance Use Support Helpline is Available Statewide to Anyone Who Needs It Guest Author: Phillip Castro, CA Bridge Connect Navigator “You've been a wealth of information,” said a recent caller to the CA Bridge Connect helpline,...
Recovery is REAL: How counselors help turn hope into long-term change
September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate people in recovery and recognize the treatment professionals, peers, families, and communities who help make recovery possible. For SUD counselors, it is also a reminder that recovery is not a single event, but...
Turning Awareness Into Action: The Role of SUD Professionals in Overdose Prevention
August brings renewed attention to overdose prevention, culminating in International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31. For substance use disorder counselors and treatment professionals, the month is an opportunity to reinforce education, reduce stigma, recognize...
Why Small Wellness Habits Matter in Recovery
July offers a positive opportunity to highlight the role of self-care in recovery and behavioral health. As Self-Care Month leads up to International Self-Care Day on July 24, it is a timely reminder that everyday habits that support health, structure, and well-being...