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A mental health professional is a health care practitioner or social and human services provider who offers services for the purpose of improving an individual's mental health or to treat mental disorders. This broad category was developed as a name for community personnel who worked in the new community mental health agencies begun in the 1970s to assist individuals moving from state hospitals, to prevent admissions, and to provide support in homes, jobs, education, and community. These individuals (i.e., state office personnel, private sector personnel, and non-profit, now voluntary sector personnel) were the forefront brigade to develop the community programs, which today may be referred to by names such as supported housing, psychiatric rehabilitation, supported or transitional employment, sheltered workshops, supported education, daily living skills, affirmative industries, dual diagnosis treatment,[1] individual and family psychoeducation, adult day care, foster care, family services and mental health counseling.

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The Transformative Power of Community Support in Overcoming Addiction and Substance Abuse

The Transformative Power of Community Support in Overcoming Addiction and Substance Abuse

The Transformative Power of Community Support in Overcoming Addiction and Substance Abuse

The journey toward recovery from addiction and substance abuse is a deeply personal one, shaping the lives of those affected in myriad ways. However, this path, though individual, does not have to be traveled alone. Community support plays a crucial role in facilitating recovery, serving as a driving force that inspires hope and fosters resilience among individuals working to reclaim their lives. By harnessing the power of shared experiences, support systems, and understandin

Dr. Robert Booker

May 14 min read

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The Impact of Community Support on Successful Addiction Recovery Journeys

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Dr. Robert Booker

May 13 min read

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A mental health professional is a health care practitioner or social and human services provider who offers services for the purpose of improving an individual's mental health or to treat mental disorders. This broad category was developed as a name for community personnel who worked in the new community mental health agencies begun in the 1970s to assist individuals moving from state hospitals, to prevent admissions, and to provide support in homes, jobs, education, and community. These individuals (i.e., state office personnel, private sector personnel, and non-profit, now voluntary sector personnel) were the forefront brigade to develop the community programs, which today may be referred to by names such as supported housing, psychiatric rehabilitation, supported or transitional employment, sheltered workshops, supported education, daily living skills, affirmative industries, dual diagnosis treatment,[1] individual and family psychoeducation, adult day care, foster care, family services and mental health counseling.