At Carroll Hospital, we are fortunate to have three hospital-based peers and one community Overdose Survivors Outreach Program (OSOP) peer. Mike, Megan, Scott and I have our own unique story of how addiction and/or mental health took control of our lives and how we overcame those struggles.
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Mental Health and the Holiday Season
The winter holiday season can be a joyous time, but it can also be a time of heightened emotional stress and triggers for challenges related to mental health, substance use and grief. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five adults lives with a mental health condition, and 17 million U.S. adults with mental illness were also experiencing a substance use disorder, according to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
Alcohol Use and You
Did you know? More than 140,000 people in the United States die from excessive alcohol use each year.
Spotlight on Carroll County Behavioral Health Provider Hotline from Access Carroll
Access Carroll is enhancing its effort to assist community residents with behavioral health needs with a new Carroll County Behavioral Health Provider Hotline that helps providers link behavioral health patients to the most appropriate health services and resources for their acute needs.
National Women’s Health Week: May 9 to 15
This week is National Women’s Health Week, a time when women are encouraged to focus on themselves by making their health a priority.
The following is a list of five common health issues women may face:
New Peer Recovery Coaches Making a Difference
Many of us have experienced the pain of substance use disorder, whether we struggle with addiction ourselves or have known someone who has struggled. In recent years, this has become even more urgent because of the dangerously potent opioids that are in our communities.
Self-Care During the Holidays
While the holiday season can be a joyous time, it can also be a time of heightened emotional stress and triggers for emotional challenges related to mental health, substance use and grief. Be sure to care for yourself these next few months; that may include reaching out for support and treatment.