Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN)

🎃 The BHN community events team had a fantastic time at Chicopee's Spooktacular event at Szot Park last week! We loved sharing our program resources with families while celebrating the spirit of Halloween together - Thank you to everyone who joined us! 👻 Learn more about BHN programs for children, youth, and families: https://lnkd.in/gqXSRG7E

📚 October is Health Literacy Month! Did you know only 12% of Americans have proficient health literacy skills? Many struggle with tasks like understanding medication labels and finding healthcare facilities. This month, we’re highlighting BHN's Care Management Program, which educates individuals and connects them to vital community resources. Their dedicated team empowers clients to understand their health and make informed choices. Learn more: bhninc.org/health-lit To learn more about BHN’s Care Management Programs or to make a referral, visit bhninc.org or call 413-301-WELL (9355).

🍂 Staff had a fantastic time at our Care Management and Child & Families Division fall celebration! They enjoyed arts and crafts, mindfulness and movement activities, music, and more! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with coworkers and celebrate our hard work together. Thank you to everyone who planned, contributed and participated in this fun event! 🍁

As October comes to a close, this serves as a reminder that Domestic Violence Awareness Month is not just about raising awareness for one month, but about taking action year-round. It’s crucial to recognize the signs of abuse, understand the different forms domestic violence can take, and know where to find resources for both survivors and those who may be struggling. Together, we can support survivors and work towards ending domestic violence. Learn more: bhninc.org/dv-awareness If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available 24/7. Reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or BHN's Domestic Violence program, (413) 967-6241.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10am to 2pm is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Find your nearest drug take-back location: www.dea.gov/takebackday The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications.

Help us make a difference! BHN seeks your support for our Staff Excellence Fund through Monson Savings Bank annual community vote! Your vote will help us secure funding to empower our dedicated workforce to pursue career and professional development opportunities through financial support from the BHN Staff Excellence Fund! Financially assisting our team members helps them achieve their goals and helps BHN better serve individuals in need, resulting in stronger and healthier communities for all. Thank you in advance for your vote! https://lnkd.in/eC8USy83

BHN was pleased to sponsor the BABAT Annual Conference held in Worcester last week. It was an incredible opportunity to make valuable connections, learn from industry experts, and discover new tools and strategies! Our team had a fantastic time engaging with the community and meeting new people! BHN's ABA program is hiring Behavior Analysts and ABA Technicians! Join our team and positively impact the lives of children using your ABA skills! Learn more and apply at bhnworks.org

October is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month. The goal is to provide reliable information and resources to help individuals manage their symptoms and to educate others about ADHD and how to offer support. Learn about the different types of ADHD, how it is diagnosed and treated.

Dr. Ruth Potee, Medical Director for substance use disorders at BHN and national advocate for better addiction treatment, was featured in this NPR article highlighting the importance of making methadone more easily accessible for those dealing with opioid addiction following new relaxed federal rules. As part of BHN's full continuum of addiction and recovery services, BHN operates four Opioid Treatment Program clinics in Springfield, Holyoke, Greenfield, and Orange, as well as a mobile methadone program in Ware. For more information visit https://lnkd.in/g7s35a5r or call 413-301-WELL (9355).

Every minute, about 30 people experience intimate partner violence across the U.S., and around 75% of victims killed as a result are women. Anthia T. Elliott, program director for BHN’s Domestic Violence services, explains the red flags of abuse and available resources in this WWLP news story. If you or a loved one are in crisis, 24/7 resources are available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or call BHN at 413-301-WELL (9355) to connect to our Crisis team for support. #DVAM2024 #HealHoldCenter