Addressing the Ohio Health Crisis – Our Response to the 2024 HPIO Dashboard
Why are We Writing this Ohio Health Dashboard Breakdown & Response? At the Institute of Family and Community Impact, we take action for community and family health. This includes advocating for policies that improve the overall health and well-being of everyone we serve. Firs
Urgent Need: Increase in Accessible SUD Telehealth Treatment- 06/2021 Position Paper
06/2021 SUD Telehealth Treatment Position Paper Summary: Substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health telehealth treatment have become essential methods of providing healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, substance use disorder is on the rise, fueled by the social
Telehealth in Mental Healthcare: How Effective is it?- 06/2020 Position Paper
Telehealth Position Paper Summary: In March 2020, health agencies coordinated with government officials throughout the U.S. to offer telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic. For mental health providers such as OhioGuidestone, this offers an opportunity to evaluate our se
Effectively Addressing Unique Therapeutic Needs in Community-Based Services – 06/2020 Position Paper
Therapeutic Needs in Community-Based Services 06-2020 Position Paper Summary: In community mental health treatment, clients often encounter social, and structural barriers and stressors that impact the effectiveness of therapy. These Therapy-Interfering Conditions (TICs) include