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National Suicide Prevention Week: Learning How (and Why) to Talk About Suicide
Talking about suicide is hard, and National Suicide Prevention Week is trying to change that. The country-wide awareness event, which is taking place this year between Sunday, September 8 and Saturday, September 14, is an opportunity to shine a light on a topic that is too often hidden in the dark, and to raise the …
Should Individuals Recovering from a Substance Use Disorder Date Each Other
Should people in long-term recovery date each other? It’s a question we get a lot, and unsurprisingly so. An estimated 22 million Americans—about 9% of the country’s population— are in recovery from a drug or alcohol use disorder. And many of them have pursued treatment through group-focused recovery options, including Alcoholics Anonymous and inpatient and outpatient treatment …
Retreat at Lancaster County is Now Contracted to Accept Magellan Health Insurance for Mental Health Care, Counseling
Leader in mental health care expands relationship with one of America’s most prominent insurers. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Effective June 2019, Retreat at Lancaster County has expanded its relationship with insurance provider Magellan Health, building upon a long established legacy of success in substance abuse care to now accept insurance for mental health treatment, too. Magellan …
This Pride Month, let’s not lose sight of the millions of LGBTQI Americans who struggle with substance abuse and mental health challenges
By Matt B., Treatment Tech, Retreat June is upon us, which means warm, sun kissed days at the beach; leisurely late night strolls in the balmy air; and yes, a surfeit of rainbows. Rainbows are popping up everywhere: Flags, hats, stickers, shirts, even in hair. While many of us just think of June as …
Retreat Behavioral Health hosts “The Mental Health Crisis: Protecting Our Youth” Panel on July 24th
Leader in mental health and substance abuse care will host an informative panel conversation on adolescent and young adult mental health in middle, high schools and higher education, with all-star lineup of expert speakers. EVENT DETAILS: “The Mental Health Crisis: Protecting Our Youth” Free, open to the public Wednesday, July 24th, 6-8:30pm Retreat Behavioral Health …