Health Leads CEO and Co-Founder Rebecca Onie appeared on MSNBC’s “Melissa Harris-Perry” this past Saturday to discuss the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the challenges of implementation as coverage is set to extend to roughly 30 million more people in 2014. Rebecca was joined by Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Moore of Wisconsin, Former Health and Human […]
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Meet Jean Bennett, PhD, Our Regional Administrator
In 2011, Jean Bennett was selected as the SAMHSA Regional Administrator responsible for the federal Region III territory which includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. In this new SAMHSA leadership role, Jean works closely with federal, regional and national behavioral health leaders and stakeholders to identify shared goals and […]
Resource: Alcohol Awareness Month (April) Community Bulletin Insert
The ATTC developed a 2018 version of the Alcohol Awareness Month (April). This product can be easily downloaded and used for outreach, bulletins, newsletters or bulletin boards. The 5½” X 8½” double-sided informational sheet provides: NIAAA low-risk drinking limits effectiveness of evidence-based treatment in bringing about recovery what persons can do to become more informed […]
Trends in Behavioral Healthcare: Join the Conversation – Welcome to Planet Teen
2012 Mid-Atlantic Behavioral Health Conference Highlight: Dr. Marc Fishman presents Welcome to Planet Teen, (or, This is Your Brain on Adolescence) The Danya Institute is pleased to present this regular series of original articles on trends in the field of behavioral healthcare. Our latest article is by special guest author Stephanie Sisneros. Dr. Marc Fishman, MD, an expert […]
Using Motivational Incentives, an Evidence Based Practices, in Behavioral Health Treatment Webinar Series
The Central East ATTC and the Clinical Trials Network Mid-Atlantic Node are pleased to offer recordings of our Webinar Series on Motivational Incentives which was held in the spring of 2013. While it is recommended that you watch all 4 of the series, it is fine to start at any point. ” . . […]
Trends in Behavioral Healthcare: Join the Conversation – Embracing Self-Discovery and Renewal
2012 Mid-Atlantic Behavioral Health Conference Highlight: Jacqueline Coleman on Embracing Self-Discovery and Renewal The Danya Institute is pleased to present this regular series of original articles on trends in the field of behavioral healthcare. Our latest article is by special guest author Bernadette Cash. Jacqueline Coleman M.Ed, M.S.M., owner of a personal consulting company, was the concluding speaker […]
Meet Renata J. Henry, M.ED., our new Executive Director
The Danya Institute has named Renata J. Henry as Project Director for the Region 3 Central East Addiction Technology Center. Ms. Henry has over thirty five years of experience in the behavioral health field, serving in clinical and administrative positions in community-based mental health, substance abuse organizations and leadership positions in state and county government. […]
Trends in Behavioral Healthcare: Join the Conversation – The Role of HIV Treatment as Prevention and Pre Exposure Prophylaxis PrEP
The Danya Institute and Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network are pleased to present this regular series of orignal articles on trends in the field of behavioral healthcare. In our latest article special guest author Jerilyn Schweitzer summarizes highlights from our waiting-list-only presentation “The Role of HIV Treatment as Prevention and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)” . Dr. Richard Elion […]
West Virginia Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
Since our region has been redefined to now include Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia we will be spotlighting resources in these states in the upcoming months. The West Virginia Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors is a non-profit association that is dedicated to advocacy for those impacted by substance abuse. Visit their webpage for resources and […]
Art With Impact – Mental Health Short Film Competition
One of Art With Impact‘s goals is to use short film to create awareness and discussion about mental health. In order to achieve that goal it sponsors a monthly short film contest. Winning filmmaker to receive $1,000 cash prize and have work featured in campus events around the country. Film projects can be up to […]