National Sobering Collaborative

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Founding #NSC Members, Bridgeway Community Health, are doing great work in Oregon! In a little over a month, the team was able to assist over 60 individuals at their newest outpatient clinic in Stayton, Oregon. Check out their Facebook post to learn more about the accomplishment and the amazing things they are doing: https://lnkd.in/gHe56Csk

Today's #NSC Organizational Member #Spotlight is on Youth Recovery Connections! Based in Hollister, CA, this non-profit organization provides a secure and supportive space for young people who are struggling with substance abuse-related problems. Through intervention and prevention services, they work to achieve a goal of helping youth recover and regain their independence. Youth Recovery Connections are our newest members, and we look forward to this fruitful partnership! To learn more about Youth Recovery Connections and other #NSC members, visit https://lnkd.in/gfzWHwN9 #SoberingSpotlight #SoberingCare #Membership

There's still time to register for the March Sobering Care Providers Network Call taking place THIS Friday at 10:00 AM PST! Join us for an engaging conversation on "Sustainability Planning and Evaluation" led by Jesse Sieger-Walls, PhD, MSW, LCSW (Owner and Managing Principal for Wellbeing in Action and #NSC Board Member). The presentation will explore assessment tools to evaluate systems and implement strategies to promote sustainability. #Register at https://lnkd.in/gS7Qj4tg #SPNC

Another great upcoming webinar is Connections Health Solutions' "Redefining Crisis Systems" session. This webinar will discuss the new SAMHSA crisis guidelines (which included #SoberingCenters for the first time). Register at the link below!

Mark your calendars- the March Sobering Care Providers Network Call is 1 WEEK AWAY! Join us Friday, March 7, at 10:00 AM PST for an engaging conversation on "Sustainability Planning and Evaluation". Jesse Sieger-Walls, PhD, MSW, LCSW, Owner and Managing Principal for Wellbeing in Action (and #NSC Board Member), will explore the uses of various assessment tools to evaluate systems, enhance partnerships and workflow, address challenges, and implement strategies to promote sustainability. Register for the event at https://lnkd.in/gS7Qj4tg. See you there!

There is still time to register for the February 25th webinar hosted by Prodigy EMS! Join Shannon Smith-Bernardin PhD, RN, CNL, and Robert P. Holman as they discuss the latest updates in sobering care and the impacts of #soberingcenters.

Everyone should be able to live in a place where good health is within reach. Yet, harmful laws and policies make it harder for some to access essentials like stable jobs, affordable homes, and reliable ways to get where they need to go. Local data focused on what is happening in communities is one of the best ways to identify the needs of community residents and better understand the barriers they face to meeting those challenges. Partnering with the Urban Institute, we’ve introduced a new “Local Data for Equitable Communities” grant program to empower local nonprofits to use data to create thriving, inclusive communities. Proposals will be accepted through March 18.

Sharing a few photos from last month's presentation at the National Association of EMS Physicians Annual Conference in San Diego. #NSC Board President Shannon Smith-Bernardin PhD, RN, CNL, and Dr. Robert Holman, a former NSC #SoberingSummit speaker, presented on the effectiveness of sobering care. The two will be presenting together later this month at NAEMSP Town Hall on Sobering Centers as an Intoxication Alternative, hosted by Prodigy EMS. The virtual webinar will be on February 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM PST. You don't want to miss this! We encourage you to register to attend at https://lnkd.in/gVjSPCXN

#SoberingNews #NSC Founding Members, Sobering Center Austin has helped over 13,000 individuals since 2018 and is expanding their services with a newly renovated second floor. This space will offer a safe environment for people to recover while connecting them to long-term rehab programs. The expansion will especially benefit those without insurance, providing vital care until they are admitted to a treatment facility. With a projected $500K in additional funding needed for staffing, the team is hopeful of being operational by fall. Check out the full write-up at: https://lnkd.in/gxH27fpb #SoberingCenter #CommunityCare