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Join our partner CCAPP on April 21 & 22 for their 12th annual Addiction Leadership Conference. Get prepared on innovative ways to speak with your representative in Sacramento, and earn up to 18 CEs. Register now: www.addictionleadershipconference.com

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Learn how to build a compliance program correctly from the start. Join NBHAP on Mar 18 for 'From Reactive to Proactive Compliance'. Get a high-level review of regulatory frameworks and more. https://nbhap.org/webinar-from-reactive-to-proactive-compliance/

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Insurance denials are one of the most common challenges facing healthcare organizations . Join us April 1 for the free webinar 'Navigating Insurance Denials', brought to you by Jane. Live attendees get a C-ATM course free! https://nbhap.org/webinar-navigating-insurance-denials/

Nearly half of Kentuckians now live in Recovery Ready Communities Clark, Johnson, Madison and Mason counties are designated as Recovery Ready, expanding support for addiction to an additional 176,000 people.

KY | Nearly half of Kentuckians now live in Recovery Ready Communities
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https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2026/03/05/recovery-ready-communities

A Hidden Crisis: Fentanyl Overdoses Hitting the Elderly Fentanyl continues to be the primary cause of drug overdose deaths in the United States.

A Hidden Crisis: Fentanyl Overdoses Hitting the Elderly
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https://www.walb.com/2026/02/26/hidden-crisis-fentanyl-overdoses-hitting-elderly/

CO | Colorado wrongly spent $78M on autism therapy, Office of the Inspector General says
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https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/02/colorado-wrongly-spent-78m-on-autism-therapy-office-of-the-inspector-general-says/

CMS Releases Long-Awaited EPSDT Behavioral Health Toolkit for States Say Ahhh! readers will recall that when we blogged about the behavioral health section of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) landmark 2024 EPSDT guidance, we noted that CMS had an additional EPSDT behavioral health resource in the works — an EPSDT Behavioral Health Services Toolkit. Now, over two years later, that toolkit […]

CMS Releases Long-Awaited EPSDT Behavioral Health Toolkit for States
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https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2026/02/24/cms-releases-long-awaited-epsdt-behavioral-health-toolkit-for-states/

Behavioral health advocates seek ‘sensible’ provider payment boost amid workforce shortage - Maryland Matters Advocates know Maryland faces a tight budget this year, but worry that another year without rate increases for behavioral health workers will worsen a 34,000-person workforce shortage and threaten the services that struggling Marylanders need.

MD | Behavioral health advocates seek ‘sensible’ provider payment boost amid workforce shortage
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https://marylandmatters.org/2026/03/04/behavioral-health-advocates-seek-sensible-provider-payment-boost-amid-workforce-shortage/

Caregiving in the Shadow of Substance Use​ How to navigate the emotional and practical tolls of caring for a loved one with a drug or alcohol addiction

Caregiving in the Shadow of Addiction
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https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/basics/drug-alcohol-addiction-caregiving/

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Join our partner CCAPP on April 21 & 22 for their 12th annual Addiction Leadership Conference. Get prepared on innovative ways to speak with your representative in Sacramento, and earn up to 18 CEs. Register now: www.addictionleadershipconference.com

Newsom threatens California counties for failing to use his new mental health court Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened to pull funding from counties that aren’t taking advantage of a new program intended to help people with severe mental illness.

CA | Newsom threatens California counties for failing to use his new mental health court
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https://calmatters.org/health/mental-health/2026/03/newsom-threatens-counties-care-court/

Amid Opioid Addiction Treatment, Losing Insurance Tied to Mortality Risk Health insurance loss, changes ‘may undermine continuity of critical treatment,’ researchers say

Amid Opioid Addiction Treatment, Losing Insurance Tied to Mortality Risk
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https://www.medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/opioids/120156

Michigan lags in preparing students for mental health careers Michigan does not have enough opportunities for students to train to become behavioral health care workers, according to a new research report developed in partnership with the Michigan Department of Education. That lack of education is contributing to an “urgent shortage” of certified school-based mental health professionals in the state, according to the […]

MI | Michigan lags in preparing students for mental health careers
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https://www.mininggazette.com/news/health/2026/03/michigan-lags-in-preparing-students-for-mental-health-careers/

In Opioid Crisis Film ‘The Hotline,’ A Phone Connection Serves As “Fragile Tether Between Life And Death” – True/False Film Fest The opioid crisis documentary ‘The Hotline,’ directed by Ricki Stern and Jesse Sweet, will premiere at the True/False Film Fest in Columbia, MO.

In Opioid Crisis Film ‘The Hotline,’ A Phone Connection Serves As “Fragile Tether Between Life And Death” – True/False Film Fest
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https://deadline.com/2026/03/the-hotline-true-false-festival-premiere-1236742794/

Georgia Southern University signs MOU with Coastal Harbor Behavioral Health to expand resources to students - Georgia Southern University Georgia Southern University and Coastal Harbor Behavioral Health have teamed up to ensure students who need more comprehensive mental health care can access resources beyond campus.

GA | GSU signs MOU with Coastal Harbor Behavioral Health to expand resources to students
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https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/2026/02/24/georgia-southern-university-signs-mou-with-coastal-harbor-behavioral-health-to-expand-resources-to-students

Addressing Mental Health in Athletes | Mass General Brigham Mental health is essential to athletes’ health and performance. Learn how to identify signs of mental health struggles and what you can do to enhance athletes’ mental health.

The Importance of Mental Health in Athletes
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https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/articles/the-importance-of-mental-health-in-sports

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NBHAP is proud to serve as an Impact Partner for the 2nd Annual EmPATH Summit, a national convening advancing emergency psychiatric care and behavioral health crisis response. Receive 10% off with code EMPATHIMPACT. May 12-13 in Salt Lake City. https://cvent.me/ZZakxm

Oregon’s Behavioral Health Talent Council releases final report Many parts of Oregon lack mental health care providers, especially in rural counties.

OR | Oregon’s Behavioral Health Talent Council releases final report
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https://www.opb.org/article/2026/02/23/oregon-behavioral-health-talent-council-releases-final-report/

Autism researchers form independent committee as counter to Kennedy-appointed group Autism researchers and advocacy leaders on Tuesday said they would form a new, independent committee to help guide autism research priorities, providing a science-based alternative to official ​U.S. information on the condition.

Autism researchers form independent committee as counter to Kennedy-appointed group
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https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/autism-researchers-form-independent-committee-counter-kennedy-appointed-group-2026-03-03/

How GLP-1s helped a Rhode Island mom get sober after battling alcoholism A pilot program at the Open Doors transitional home, a Rhode Island not-for-profit, has offered the drugs to 18 of its residents, many of whom say the GLP-1s, along with the other supports offered there, have changed their lives.

RI | How GLP-1s helped a Rhode Island mom get sober after battling alcoholism
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https://www.wfdd.org/health-safety/2026-03-03/how-glp-1s-helped-a-rhode-island-mom-get-sober-after-battling-alcoholism

Second Chance Hiring Strategies Can Provide Relief Amid Ongoing SUD Workforce Shortage
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https://bhbusiness.com/2026/03/03/second-chance-hiring-strategies-can-provide-relief-amid-ongoing-sud-workforce-shortage/

Meet DC News Now’s 2026 Remarkable Women winner Dominique Thornton Dominique Thornton represents the future of mental health leadership. Her work turns advocacy into action and healing into lasting impact. It is a model rooted in equity, community, and solutions.

DC | Meet DC News Now’s 2026 Remarkable Women winner Dominique Thornton
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/meet-dc-news-now-2026-175742778.html

OIG to investigate state monitoring of nursing homes’ opioid practices
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https://www.mcknights.com/news/oig-to-investigate-state-monitoring-of-nursing-homes-opioid-practices/

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Destination Change: a podcast where we talk addiction recovery, treatment, and more. On the latest episode, Michael King discusses politics and leadership in the behavioral health and addiction fields. www.nbhap.org/podcast

Mental illness, addiction impact on Native Americans SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Over half of the people seeking help at The Link in Sioux Falls are Native American. But South Dakota Urban Indian Health is another resource that focuses on indigenous valu…

SD | Mental illness, addiction impact on Native Americans
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/mental-illness-addiction-impact-native-001430456.html

Study Challenges Long-Held Belief That Opioids Are Most Effective for Acute Pain The largest review of its kind suggests opioids may offer far less relief for acute pain than commonly believed.

Study Challenges Long-Held Belief That Opioids Are Most Effective for Acute Pain
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https://scitechdaily.com/study-challenges-long-held-belief-that-opioids-are-most-effective-for-acute-pain/

Advocates warned proposed Medicaid behavioral health changes could affect access to care in Nebraska Advocates said proposed changes to behavioral health service definitions could reshape coverage, reimbursement, eligibility, and more. Community urges state leaders to review public feedback.

NE | Advocates raised concerns over proposed Medicaid behavioral health changes in Nebraska
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https://www.ketv.com/article/advocates-raised-concerns-over-proposed-medicaid-behavioral-health-changes-in-nebraska/70233571

Behavioral Health Isn’t Moving Fast Enough to Meet Looming Demand for Gambling Disorder Treatment
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https://bhbusiness.com/2026/02/11/behavioral-health-isnt-moving-fast-enough-to-meet-looming-demand-for-gambling-disorder-treatment/

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Handwritten Messages to Recovering Addicts at Jordan Rehab Center Revealed The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited WHO health projects and met female leaders as they continued their humanitarian trip to Jordan

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Handwritten Messages to Recovering Addicts at Jordan Rehab Center Revealed
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https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/meghan-markle-prince-harry-addiction-094138640.html

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Earn up to 12 CEUs and up to 3 hours in ethics at ODAPCA's 2026 Spring Conference. April 16 - 17 in Oklahoma City. Learn more, and register, at www.odapca.org #Oklahoma #conference #addiction #counselor