Thursday, March 28, 2019

March 28 2019 Through The Twelve Steps With Spiritual Truth From Scripture TODAY STEP 1


March 28 2019 Through The Twelve Steps With Spiritual Truth From Scripture TODAY STEP 1 




Step 1: We admitted we were powerless over the ways of the world —that our lives had become unmanageable. (World Big Book)





Psalm 34 v 6 In my desperation I prayed, and the LORD listened; he saved me from all my troubles.

(Gods big Book)





By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections Network
Psalm 103v3 He forgives all my sins and Heals all my diseases!


New Report: Major Gaps in Insurance Coverage


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There Are Still Major Gaps in Insurance Coverage for Addiction Treatment: Our New Report Explained
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Are all American families with insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) getting the benefits required by law for substance use treatment?

That’s the main question we wanted to answer in our latest research report, Uncovering Coverage Gaps II: A Review and Comparison of Addiction Benefits in ACA Plans.

The answer is a resounding “no,” demonstrating the need for policymakers to better protect families from discriminatory practices and enforce the law.

We know that most loved ones and their families cannot afford or receive care if it is not covered by their insurance plan. Improving insurance coverage for addiction treatment is essential to resolve the opioid crisis and move toward an approach where we finally treat addiction as the disease it is.

Before examining where plans sold in 2017 fell short of providing treatment coverage, it’s helpful to understand some lingo — mainly, Essential Health Benefits (EHB) and the Parity Act.

Essential Health Benefits (EHB)
The ACA requires most individual and small group insurance plans, meaning the plans that individuals purchase on the state or federal marketplace (commonly known as “Obamacare Plans”), to cover 10 categories of benefits known as the Essential Health Benefits (EHB). One of the EHB categories is mental health (MH) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment, which must be covered at the same level as other medical or surgical benefits.

Parity Act
The federal Parity Act is a 10-year-old law that says insurance plans are not allowed to place more restrictions on mental health and substance use disorder benefits than they place on similar medical or surgical benefits. (It’s important to note, though, that the Parity Act does not actually require plans to cover substance use disorder treatment.)

By requiring plans to cover mental health and substance use disorders benefits as an EHB, in addition to complying with the Parity Act, the ACA provides the strongest protections for consumers seeking care covered by insurance. The more than 10 million people who purchase these plans pay for and are entitled to coverage for SUD treatment.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

March 27 Through The Twelve Steps With Spiritual Truth From Scripture Today STEP 5

March 27 Through The Twelve Steps With Spiritual Truth From Scripture Today STEP 5



Step 5: Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. 
(World Big Book)




Luke 8:17 "For nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light. (Gods Big Book)







By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections Network
Psalm 103v3 He forgives all my sins and Heals all my diseases!

April Webinars: Tiny Habits® Method; Slavery, Racism, Sex, and HIV Among African American Women

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March 26, 2019
Less Is More: A Breakthrough Method for Lasting Change

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 @ 3-4:30pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT)

Description: One ever-present question for addiction professionals is, “How do you foster behavior change and make it stick, whether on an individual or systems level?” Change is hard for our clients, our organizations, and even ourselves, but it doesn’t have to be. This webinar takes you on a deep dive into Tiny Habits®, a revolutionary method to promote lasting change in any setting. The method is based on Stanford Professor BJ Fogg’s breakthrough behavior model that addresses the 10 most common mistakes people make when trying to change behavior. This webinar will revolutionize how you think about behavior change and what you do about it for your clients, organization, and even for yourself in your own life!

Presenters: David Mee-Lee, MD, FASAM and Deborah Teplow, PhD

David Mee-Lee, MD, FASAM, is a board-certified psychiatrist based in Davis, California with forty years of experience in person-centered treatment and program development for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions. Mee-Lee serves as Chief Editor of the American Society of Addiction Medicine's (ASAM) Criteria and is Senior Vice President of The Change Companies. He is also a Senior Fellow, Justice Programs Office (JPO) of the School of Public Affairs (SPA) at American University and co-founder of the Institute for Wellness Education.
Deborah Teplow, PhD, is CEO and co-founder of the Institute for Wellness Education (IWE). Teplow previously served as Executive Director of the Institute for Behavioral Healthcare and was CEO/Founder of Health Focus, Inc. She has extensive experience training clinicians in person-centered, strength-based, relationship-focused approaches to care, and has published widely on the evidence-based strategies to promote lasting behavior change. She earned her Doctorate degree from Stanford University and is a certified Tiny Habits coach trained by Professor BJ Fogg of Stanford University.
Price: Education is FREE to all professionals
Continuing Education Hours: Earn a certificate of completion for 1.5 CEs by passing an online CE quiz upon completion of the webinar. FREE for NAADAC members (Join now!). $20 for Non-members.
Questions or comments about NAADAC Education? Take a look at our Webinar FAQs or email NAADAC.
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The Uncomfortable Conversation About Slavery, Sex, and HIV

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 @ 3-5:00pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT)
Description: The victimization of African American women dates back to slavery. African American women have often been viewed as hypersexual and promiscuous, thus leading to less than “attractive” conversations about sex and sexuality. African American women have been portrayed as sexual objects in music videos, advertisements, and social media. This webinar will encourage dialogue that looks at the intersection of slavery, racism, sex, and HIV among African American women. It will address myths, stereotypes, generalizations, and micro-aggressions made by society that continue to stigmatize, oppress, and marginalize this population. Having these conversations will potentially ensure that African American women are treaty fairly and justly, especially in a society where racism is rampant.

Presenter: Lisa Connors, LBSW, LCPC, NCC, MAC, ABD

Lisa Connors, LBSW, LCPC, NCC, MAC, ABD, is a college professor at Anne Arundel Community College and a Doctoral Candidate pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology. Connors’ experience has primarily been in the areas of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, substance use disorders, grief, loss, death and dying, sexual and domestic violence, post-abortion, trauma issues, social justice, cultural diversity, and racial reconciliation. In addition, she has knowledge and experience working with and serving those living with substance use disorders.

Price:
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Continuing Education Hours: Earn a certificate of completion for 2 CEs by passing an online CE quiz upon completion of the webinar. FREE for NAADAC members (Join now!). $25 for non-members.
Questions or comments about NAADAC Education? Take a look at our Webinar FAQs or email NAADAC.
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🎂 The Party's Today ... See You There

We want to celebrate the Mission's 75th birthday with the very people who've made this milestone possible...THAT'S YOU!!!
When:  Monday, March 25th, from 1:30-3:00 p.m.
 
Where:  The Shepura Men's Center Chapel
 
What:  
  • Greeting by executive director Tony Cooper
  • Live testimony from a client who's life you helped change
  • 75th anniversary historical video presentation
  • Reception with food, refreshments, and cake
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