UC Leaders Target Recovery Gaps During Regional Roundtable
Local leaders, service providers, and recovery advocates gathered Wednesday for a roundtable discussion identifying service gaps and strategies to better support individuals and families in recovery. Among the most pressing concerns raised was a lack of stable, affordable housing, particularly for individuals in recovery who may also have criminal records. While some counties have stepped […]
Volunteer Behavioral Health Hosts Successful Crisis Intervention Training For Law Enforcement
Eighteen representatives from Upper Cumberland law enforcement agencies completed training this month learning how to handle crisis situations. The 40-hour program was facilitated by Volunteer Behavioral Health in Cookeville. Director Anne Stamps said officers strengthened deescalation and communication skills to lower arrests of those suffering mental illness. “The skills that are presented and learned and […]
Increases In Children Mental Health Needs
The state has extended mental health benefits to uninsured children. Dale Hallow Mental Health Center Director Anne Stamps said the need has increased. “We are seeing some more anxiety and some more depression in our kids,” Stamps said. “Right now, probably about one in five of our kids have depressive symptoms.” The Behavioral Health Safety […]
