Clinical & Support Options, Inc.

Make your career less of a "job" and more of a *MISSION*. CSO is a nonprofit community behavioral health agency in the business of helping people. WE'RE HIRING! Bachelor- and Master-level direct care provider positions available for experienced professionals, career changers, and recent graduates alike. ? Competitive Salary ? Generous Benefits ? Flexible Schedules ? Professional Training ? Team Environment ? Western & Central Mass. Locations See all openings and apply online at https://lnkd.in/eNdWiwj. #TraumaInformed #MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth

Amazing benefits, supportive environment, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of real people ... If you or someone you know is looking for a fulfilling role in Western or Central Mass., visit https://lnkd.in/eAzcVmcc for openings and opportunities. Now hiring at every level, at every location.

As explained by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, the latest U.S. House vote breaks a vital promise to more than 70 million Americans who depend on the?#Medicaid program — and who now face the potential for unprecedented cuts to their vital coverage and access to care. Read Modern Medicaid Alliance’s?statement on the impact of cuts:? https://lnkd.in/ev3BZZMe

72 studies have shown #MentalHealthFirstAid training provides individuals and teams with: * Improved #MentalHealth Literacy -- Learners understand the signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental health and substance use challenges. * Increased #Confidence and Likelihood to Act -- Learners feel better equipped and more confident in their ability to help someone experiencing a mental health crisis. * Reduced #Stigma and Increased Empathy -- MHFA fosters greater empathy and understanding toward those with mental health challenges. ?????? ?????? ????????? CSO offers free (grant-funded) MHFA training in certain areas of Western Mass.? If you are part of a municipality, organization, school, or business with a team that could benefit from MHFA training, contact Chase Every-Giroux, LMHC, CSO's Director of Community Education at [email protected]. (National Council for Mental Wellbeing)

CSO was proud to celebrate the new (and forthcoming!) Friends of the Homeless shelter in Northampton. Much thanks to all who attended, including Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus and City of Northampton Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra. https://lnkd.in/eHqsNfzP

???????? ?????????? ?????????????? ???????? ?????? ?????????? ?????????? ???? ????????! On Saturday, Nov. 30 at 8pm (doors open at 7:30), local comic Jess Miller hosts her 11th Annual Toy Drive Comedy Show. ?? · ?? · ?? This year, Jess will present: ? COREY RODRIGUES, an award-winning national touring college, club and corporate performer, with skills honed at Boston's 'Improv Asylum' and who went on to achieve multiple TV and film special headlines. ? CAROLE MONTGOMERY, a season comic with more than two dozen TV credits and 10+ years as Las Vegas production show regular. ? JULIA SCOTTI, a comic with transgender experience, performed for decades as "Rick Scotti" and appeared on bills alongside Jerry Seinfield and Chris Rock. Today, she returns as "the crazy old lady of comedy." NOTE: This comedy show is Rated R (18+) for adult content and language. Tickets are $25 each, and are available only through the Academy of Music box office: https://lnkd.in/esWi9FF3 ?????? Bring a new, unwrapped toy to save $10 on admission. Just use WMTD202410 in the promo code at checkout and bring the new toy to the show. ?????? 100% of proceeds go toward buying toys for low-income and foster children in the Pioneer Valley region. ??????????????: https://lnkd.in/esWi9FF3

Clinical & Support Options has once again earned Springfield Regional Chamber's "Super 60" designation in the #nonprofit category. The award is based on the percentage of total spending dedicated to programs. Donate to an organization you *KNOW* will put your gift to good use in #westernmass and #centralmassachusetts. Visit: https://lnkd.in/ewUez5J Or, come work for a #behavioralhealth agency with the right priorities. Visit: https://CSOinc.org/jobs

September is #NationalRecoveryMonth, a powerful opportunity to remind us that recovery from substance use challenges is possible. These facts from National Council for Mental Wellbeing help put the recovery process into perspective. We believe #recovery is possible for everyone, everywhere.

Clinical & Support Options Inc.'s Friends of the Homeless program provides emergency shelter to more than ??,?????? ?????????? ?????????????????????? *???????? ????????* in #WesternMass (#SpringfieldMA, #NorthamptonMA, and #GreenfieldMA). But what we're *????????????* proud of doing is ?????????????? people! Last month alone, ?????? ?????????? ???? ???????????? ?????? ???? ?????????????? and into more stable, appropriate accommodations. Fourteen were found permanent housing, 9 provided temporary housing, and 18 were guided to more suitable care locations.

Nationwide, Americans believe our healthcare system is falling short in its broad treatment of mental health conditions. Gallup and West Health recently released a poll that shows ???????? ?????????????????? (????%) ???????? ?? ???????????????? ???????? of how U.S. health systems treat #mentalhealth issues. As the Association for Behavioral Healthcare puts it, "All the more reason to ???????????? ???? ?????????? ????????????????," like CSO's Community #BehavioralHealth Centers. #MentalHealthMatters