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Coronavirus (Covid-19) Resources
UPDATED MAY 7, 2020 California is doing a good job of holding the line on the Stay at Home order issued by Governor Newsome in a state of emergency proclamation on March 4, 2020. While the rates of infection and death are trending downward, it's important that we...
May is Mental Health Month
Five in Five Americans Reporting Stress, Anxiety or Loneliness While mental health previously affected an average of one in five Americans, that number has soared to five of five reporting some issues of stress, anxiety, and loneliness in dealing with the stresses...
Tips for Facilitating Great Virtual Meetings and Webinars
The Coronavirus brought many changes to our daily work and lives. Many jobs have gone online in just a few short weeks. For some, the transition is smooth. Though for many, the sudden changes in client care and company procedures can be terrifying. This article is...
California’s Hub & Spoke System
California's Hub & Spoke System is an essential component of the MAT Expansion Project launched in 2017 as a coordinated response to the opioid crisis. Funding for the project comes from the State Targeted Response (STR) to the Opioid Crisis Grant program...
The Paradigm Developmental Model Of Treatment
The Paradigm Developmental Model Of Treatment incorporates themes from the twelve-steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. These themes provide clinical goals for the counselor to guide clients in the treatment process. For those clients that attend AA/NA, this model will...
Fatal Crashes Involving Drivers Who Test Positive for Marijuana Increase After State Legalizes Drug
By: Jim Stratton, www.newsroom.aaa.com WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 30, 2020) – A concerning number of Washington state drivers involved in fatal crashes are testing positive for recent use of marijuana, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic...
Medi-Cal Healthier California for All
January 8, 2020 New Name Reflects Medi-Cal Initiative’s Aims, History The Department of Health Care Services is renaming its multi-year reform initiative aimed at improving the health outcomes and quality of life for California’s population in Medi-Cal. Effective...
TAP 21
TAP 21 – A Very Important Document for SUD Counselors ADDICTION COUNSELING COMPETENCIES: The Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice, Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) Series 21 TAP 21 is the document that guides the educational...
Motivational Interviewing
The counselor must have various tools in their toolkit when working with their clients. One important tool is direct counseling skills. Motivational Interviewing, is an identified best practice for SUD counseling. Motivational Interviewing is a clinical approach that...