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South African and Brazilian Youth Leaders Reimagine Global Mental Health Care

Child Mind Intitute

Through a unique partnership with the Ministry of Education, they are transforming schools into welcoming and inclusive spaces, where conflicts are resolved collaboratively and where respect and diversity are valued.

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Child Mind Institute Joins Rare Impact Fund’s Capacity-Building Workshop

Child Mind Intitute

Last week, the Child Mind Institute joined nonprofit leaders from around the world for the Rare Impact Fund’s first-ever “Capacity-Building Workshop.” Sessions focused on the challenges nonprofit organizations face and the strategies that help them adapt, connect, and sustain their work. Hayley Mead, Jorge Alvarez, and Benjamin F.

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The Fight Against Involuntary Commitment: Are Protection and Advisory Councils Fulfilling Their Mission?

Mad in America

All states and territories and several Native American tribes have a P&Ausually based at a nonprofit organization, and often with Disability Rights in their name. I had them when I first came in I didn’t feel that it had the value that it has now. The role of PACs is less robust than intended, the report stated.

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From Public Service to Private Practice: The Collapse of the Social Work Profession

Mad in America

By the mid to late 20th century, neoliberal policies led to cuts in social programs, shifting social responsibility from the state to mostly nonprofits and privatized services. To echo Specht and Courtney, why isnt this considered a scandal that is being addressed in our licensing boards and educational institutions?

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The Maryland Psychiatric Society

About Sheppard Pratt: Consistently ranked as one of the top national psychiatrist hosptials for more than 30 years, Sheppard Pratt is the nation’s largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, special education, developmental disability, and social services.

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State Education Resource Center (SERC)

Kids Mental Health Info

SERC is a nonprofit agency that provides professional development and information dissemination on the latest research and best practices to educators, service providers, and families throughout the state, as well as technical assistance and training within schools, programs, and districts.

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Special Education Resources for Connecticut Families

Kids Mental Health Info

Visit CSDE Special Ed Website SPED Connecticut SPED Connecticut is a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization with a mission to increase awareness and understanding of children who learn differently and to secure appropriate educational services for this population in accordance with state and federal laws.