Department of Behavioral Health Accepts Applications for Mental Health Community Residence Facilities
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Deadline is September 15, 2015
Deadline is September 15, 2015
Department of Behavioral Health Recognized by National Anti-Drug Coalition
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The District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health has received the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) 2015 Outstanding State Member Award for its support of local anti-drug coalitions and substance abuse prevention programs.
In announcing the award, the CADCA said the Department has “greatly improved the prevention infrastructure in the District of Columbia.” Through the Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration (APRA), the Department supports four Prevention Centers that conducts prevention activities across all eight wards.
Department of Behavioral Health Invites Public Comment on Report Detailing Progress Curbing Illegal Tobacco Sales to Youth
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Washington, DC –The Department of Behavioral Health is requesting public comment on the Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Synar Report which details its work to reduce youth tobacco access. Last year, the Department conducted 378 random, unannounced inspections of retail outlets to identify violators of the law prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to anyone younger than 18 years of age.
Deadline Nears to Apply for Peer Specialist Certification Training
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Washington, DC—The deadline to apply for the 2014 peer specialist certification training class is February 28, 2014. Sponsored by the District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health, the class is open to individuals who self-identify as receiving or previously receiving behavioral health services through the public system, and who demonstrate personal recovery. In addition, to be eligible, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent and a District resident.
DBH Accepts Applications for Peer Specialist Certification Training
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Washington, DC—The District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is accepting applications for the 2014 peer specialist certification training class. The deadline for applying is February 28, 2014.
Great American Smokeout Aims to Curb Smoking
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Washington, DC—The District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health is sponsoring a Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 21, 2013 to promote smoking cessation and offer help to smokers who want to quit. Held on National Great American Smokeout Day, the event features speakers from anti-smoking organizations and entertainment from smoking prevention youth groups and starts at 5 pm, at the Marshall Heights, Lloyd D. Smith Building, 3939 Benning Road, NE.
The damaging health consequences of tobacco use are well known.
New Department of Behavioral Health
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Washington, DC—Today is the first day of the newly established District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health combining treatment and support for residents with mental and/or substance use disorders. The new Department merges the former Department of Mental Health and the Addiction Prevention Recovery Administration. The addresses and telephone numbers for all services remain the same.
Department of Mental Health Launches Forensic Fellowship Program in Psychiatry at Saint Elizabeths Hospital
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Washington, DC—The District of Columbia Department of Mental Health will kick off the new Forensic Fellowship Program in Psychiatry at Saint Elizabeths Hospital with a community event at 6 pm, Wednesday, September 18, 2013, featuring Dr. Peter L. Beilenson, co-author of the acclaimed book Tapping Into the Wire: The Real Urban Crisis.
Dr. Beilenson will explore urban health and public health policies using scenes from the hit series, “The Wire”. Currently the Chief Executive Officer of Evergreen Health Cooperative, Dr.
The Department of Mental Health Provides Crisis Counseling to People Affected by the Tragedy at the Navy Yard
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Washington, DC--The Navy Yard tragedy can bring out strong emotions. Such high profile violence especially can confuse and frighten children who look to adults for reassurance and guidance on how to act. The District of Columbia Department of Mental Health offers the following tips to parents and caregivers to help children cope with the aftermath of this tragedy:
Mayor Gray to Host Interactive Community Conversation on Mental Health on October 12
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(Washington, DC) – In answer to President Obama’s call for a national dialogue on mental health, Mayor Vincent C. Gray will host a citywide discussion on mental health on Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Washington Convention Center.