For many individuals struggling with substance abuse, the journey to seeking help can be a long and challenging one due to the stigma of addiction. As Dr. John Kelly, the founder and director of the Recovery Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital, says, “People who feel more stigmatized are less likely…
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. The goal during this time is to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol abuse through education. By doing so, we hope to get people thinking about their relationship with alcohol or help to get a conversation going with someone who may need help. Getting…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 800,000 people die by suicide yearly, equating to one death every 40 seconds. In 2022, suicide rates increased in America by 2.6%, taking the lives of 49,449 Americans. An estimated 15% of those deaths involved children and individuals aged 10 through 24….
Bullying has historically been considered “just a part of growing up.” Think about that. It was so common that people viewed it as a rite of passage rather than addressing the issue and changing the mentality. This acceptance and tolerance of behavior continued from one generation to the next. We…
Every July, Minority Mental Health Awareness Month spotlights the unique mental health struggles underserved populations face. All year round, our Behavioral Health & Community Justice programs and services, including Mental Health Diversion and Brooklyn SAMSHA Behavioral Health Treatment Court Collaborative, offer evidence-based enhanced services to vulnerable New York City residents.
EAC Network continues to reach out to leaders within the diverse communities we proudly serve to better understand their evolving needs. During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we connected with Dr. Sana Malik, PhD., Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University’s School of Social Welfare. Our discussion included social…
More than fifty years after our founding, EAC Network continues to provide innovative programs and services that aim to improve the quality of life of individuals in need. Our Behavioral Health & Criminal Justice programs, like Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC) and Transitional Case Management (TCM), are prime examples…
Several EAC Network staff recently represented multiple programs at the Suffolk County Reentry Task Force Resource Fair, which promoted vocational skills/job training and leads, substance abuse/mental health treatment, family/peer support, and legal/social services.
Did you know that the health and social costs associated with substance abuse far exceed the cost of addiction treatment? In fact, every dollar invested in substance abuse treatment programs, saves the community as much as $7, which makes your donations to EAC Network that much more valuable. From public…
This September marks the 30th Anniversary of National Recovery Month, which highlights the achievements of individuals who have rebuilt their lives through recovery from substance use disorders and honors the service providers, like EAC Network, who help make recovery possible.
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