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The Social Services System: Supporting Treatment and Recovery for Individuals and Families

A recovery-oriented system of care includes all sectors of society working together to support an individual's recovery. Social services are a critical link in this chain of support; they can help identify addiction, direct individuals to appropriate treatment services, and support those already in recovery. This program will examine ways in which social services effectively delivers assistance-via foster care, housing, job training, medical care, veteran support, for example-to those who need it, including the children and families of those with substance use disorders. The program also will offer tips on how to improve cooperation with other sectors of society.

Premiered: Wednesday, August 05, 2009

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Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for substance use and mental disorders, celebrates people in recovery, lauds the contributions of treatment and service providers, and promotes the message that recovery in all its forms is possible. Recovery Month spreads the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover.

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Behavioral Health is Essential to Health
Prevention Works
Treatment is Effective
People Recover

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration • 1 Choke Cherry Road • Rockville, MD 20857 • 1-877-SAMHSA-7