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Follow on Google News | Non-Profits Respond to Recent Legislation Expanding Recovery Services for Substance Use DisordersSacramento's Voices for Recovery Coalition to Hold Event to Raise Awareness of Substance Use and Mental Disorders and the Effect Health Reform May Have on the Community.
By: Lorraine Rinker "With healthcare reform on the near horizon, our hope is that with increased access to prevention, treatment, and recovery support services; families, policymakers, businesses, and health care providers, will reach out to those in need to assist them in finding appropriate treatment options," stated Lorraine Rinker, CEO MAAP, Inc. "Our community’s social health and safety is at stake. Not being able to access the appropriate treatment services should no longer be a barrier to achieving recovery." To help alleviate this issue and overcome barriers to long-term recovery, the Voices for Recovery Coalition will host its 2nd Annual Rolling-For- The Rolling-for- Cora Hardy, Clinical Director Better Life Children Services emphasizes that recovery benefits everyone. “Combating substance use and mental health disorders positively affects all aspects of a person’s life. Relationships grow stronger once an individual is in recovery, and recovery positively benefits one's overall health, often improving other health conditions such as hypertension, high blood pressure, and diabetes.” The observance of National Recovery Month: Prevention Works, Treatment is Effective, People Recover (Recovery Month), which takes place each September, raises awareness of substance use and mental disorders, celebrates individuals in long-term recovery, and acknowledges the work of treatment and recovery service providers. Recovery Month spreads the message that behavioral health is an essential part of health and one's overall wellness, and that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can and do recover from substance use and mental disorders. Recovery Month highlights the importance of communities nationwide to promote prevention, treatment, and recovery services not only in September, but throughout the year. # # # About Voices for Recovery Coalition The Voices for Recovery Coalition (V4RC) is a team of Sacramento-based non-profit organizations devoted to improving social health, providing safe communities, and creating "forever" families. V4RC focuses on raising awareness and support to assist youth and young adults who are in need. End
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