Healing in Community
Research shows strong social connections promote mental and physical health. Loneliness is more than just a bad feeling; it can be as bad for you as smoking. In 2023, The …
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Back to School Blues
The return to regimented school schedules, social pressure, and academic worries can all add up to a very stressful time for families. It can be even more challenging for the …
Sunny skies, warm weather lead to “summer blues” for some with Seasonal Affective Disorder
For those who suffer from the less common form of Seasonal Affective Disorder, the summer months can be difficult. Symptoms can include insomnia, feelings of anger or sadness, and even …
“Eventually I want to start my own business”: a supported education success story
At 18JAV, our mission is wellbeing for all. Wellbeing often requires more than just clinical treatment: it requires opportunities to grow as a person, and to grow a vision …
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“I am strong no matter what”: one client’s therapy success story
For many people seeking care, it’s not just one life issue or health issue causing them to reach out, but the layers of pressure that build up when multiple issues …
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988 hotline offers behavioral health assistance nationwide
Have you heard of 988 yet? It’s a new national hotline that went into effect in 2022. In a recent Pew poll, nearly 70 percent of Americans surveyed had heard …
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“I get excited at all the possibilities”: a Supported Employment success story
At 18JAV, we believe in wellbeing for all, and we know that wellbeing means holistic support for a client’s whole life. Our supported employment program helps clients in their …
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Study: ADHD Medication Correlates to Lower Death Rate
Working with people who have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), 18JAV clinicians and staff focus on the here and now, using a range of interventions to improve quality of life …
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Alcohol’s Impact on the Body and Brain
Alcohol can make you sick. And not just a hangover. It’s National Alcohol and Drug Facts Week. Here’s one now: Alcohol can cause problems even in people who do not have …
What Drug Use Does to 1 in 6 Americans
It’s National Drug and Alcohol Facts Awareness Week. Here’s an astonishing fact: 48 million Americans aged 12 and older meet the definition of mild to severe substance use disorder (SUD). …
We Help People Get Their Lives Back
One client shares how walking with 18JAV through her recovery journey made a difference in her life. Quitting an addictive substance is so complicated. It’s complicated by a brain …
How Behavioral Health Plays a Role in Heart Health
At the close of Heart Health Month, we take stock of how our approach to integrated care supports the whole person. During February, Heart Health Month, many voices in the …
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Black History Hero: Emma
Today we’d like to introduce you to Emma, a Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) at Project Network.
Black History Hero: Tesfaye
One of 18JAV’s Black History Month Behavioral Health Heroes is Tesfaye. Tesfaye is Clinical Supervisor for our Recovery Empowerment Achievement in Life (REAL) program. REAL is a culturally focused …
18JAV’s Black History Month Hero
During Black History Month, we are honoring Black Behavioral Health heroes throughout the community and nation. In the process, we thought about the many heroes here at 18JAV. Although …