Commentary: NH youth behavior health programs put at risk by House vote This legislation will make the annual YRBS an opt-in as opposed to an opt-out, making it harder to […]
Opinion: The workforce problem is a mental health problem
https://www.concordmonitor.com/My-Turn-A-mental-health-problem-45272760 Jay Couture is president and CEO of Seacoast Mental Health Center, Inc., a member of the NH Community Behavioral Health Association. During the winter months I do most […]
My Turn: Reaching a student in crisis
https://www.concordmonitor.com/My-Turn-Crisis-outreach-story-45095916 A 16-year-old high-school student uttered the words, “I’m going to hang myself.” This put the Mobile Crisis Response team at West Central Behavioral Health into action. They received an […]
More New Hampshire residents are seeking help with their mental health
One out of four New Hampshire residents in a recent health survey reported using prescription medication for their mental or emotional health in the prior month. And one in eight […]
EDITORIAL: Mental health crisis efforts send caring message
Feb. 7—If ever there was a need for more accessible mental health services the time is now. And in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, the governors and legislatures are making moves […]
NH making progress in addressing mental health emergencies
https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/opinion/columns/2022/01/30/commentary-nh-making-progress-addressing-mental-health-emergencies-police-mobile-crisis-response/9246574002/
‘A real turning point’: Mobile crisis units offer new tool in mental health treatment
For years, getting help during a mental health emergency usually began with two options, neither ideal and both often harmful: A call to police or a trip to the emergency […]
NH launches rapid response access point to help mental and substance misuse crises
https://www.wmur.com/article/nh-launches-rapid-response-access-point-to-help-mental-and-substance-misuse-crises/38651067 A resource aimed to provide faster help to people struggling with mental health or substance misuse is now available in New Hampshire. On Jan. 1, the state launched the […]
The new NH Rapid Response Access Point phone number is 1-833-710-6477, and it will go live on January 1, 2022.
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2021-12-30/statewide-mobile-units-for-mental-health-crises-launch-in-2-days-and-the-hiring-continues In 2022, every New Hampshire mental health center will have operating mobile crisis units. The mobile units are designed to work as an ambulance does, but for mental health […]
Cynthia Whitaker: Thankful for the unsung heroes
https://www.unionleader.com/opinion/op-eds/cynthia-whitaker-thankful-for-the-unsung-heroes/article_87486ad2-a83f-5ce5-9b6c-f26f35de47a0.html THIS TIME OF YEAR, as we leave autumn behind and November rolls on, many reflect on the importance of giving thanks and gratitude. These past two years have […]
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