National Sobering Collaborative

On the second day of #2024NSCHighlights, the focus is on the 2024 Summit! The #2024NSCSoberingSummit this year was themed around "Putting the Pieces Together" 🧩. This year's summit, hosted in Houston, TX, saw the highest number of registrants for any #NSC summit to date! This year was also the first year attendees were able to receive continued education credits for several sessions. A huge thank you to all attendees, presenters, and members for making this another Summit to remember. Check you some photos at https://lnkd.in/g3syYa6Z

As 2024 comes to an end, we want to celebrate our #NSC accomplishments. For the next 8 days, we will highlight our growth and successes from the year. We're starting off with...YOU on our social media! Thank you to everyone who has followed along this year. If you've liked, commented, shared, reposted, or simply read what we've shared, please know that we appreciate you. If you're not following us on Facebook, we'd love to see you there too: https://lnkd.in/gC2zFatM #2024NSCHighlights #Sobering #YearEnd

#SoberingNews A great accomplishment for The Medical Sobering Center at the Gateway Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This month, the #SoberingCenter will begin 24 hour a day operations with the capacity to help up to 50 patients at a time. As Mayor Tim Keller said at a news conference, "...We’re going to open this up and get people to help they need, even during this freezing, cold time of year when we need it most”. Read the full article for additional insights: https://lnkd.in/gx9vXqRX

National Health Care for the Homeless Council is hosting a virtual Homeless Person's Memorial Day ceremony TODAY at 2 PM CST. If you can find the time today, please join the virtual ceremony honoring lives lost on the street. A special shoutout to #NSC Board Member, Devora Keller, who is the Director of Clinical and Quality Improvement for NHCHC.

#SoberingNews 🚨 This is a fantastic blog post by the California Health Care Foundation that highlights the exemplary #sobering work being done in Santa Cruz, CA, by #NSC Member Janus of Santa Cruz. Janus models a progressive, community-supported model for addressing substance use and mental health challenges. Check out the article link below to see how they are offering immediate care, supporting students, and reducing jail congestion and healthcare costs. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gzxeZnyc 

Need a quick break today? Dive into this brief 15-minute interview with #NSC Board Member, Laura Elmore LeBlanc, LMSW-AP, as she chats with Local Insights ATX to discuss the amazing work being done at The Sobering Center Austin. This engaging conversation will keep you hooked from start to finish. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gAB3aqiz

#SoberingNews - Humboldt County is launching a bold new Behavioral Health Initiative to address mental health and substance use challenges, with an emphasis on #rural communities. The plan includes #sobering services, increasing access to care, expanding services for underserved communities, and improving coordination between local agencies. The initiative aims to create a more supportive environment for individuals in need, promoting long-term recovery and well-being. Check out the full article at https://lnkd.in/gWcU6ebJ

Although we will not be having a Sobering Care Providers Network call this month, mark your calendars for January 10, 2025, as you won't want to miss the first #SPCN call of the new year! We'll be joined by #NSCMembers, Presbyterian Medical Services Totah Behavioral Health staff, to learn about their continuum of care and the role #sobering plays. In the meantime, learn more about how to sponsor a #SPCN call. This is a first-time offering you will not want to miss! Visit our website for additional information on sponsorship: https://lnkd.in/g5GkBqWt

#NSC is pleased to have participated in the creation of this document and inform the inclusion of Sobering Centers (see pp. 50,52) for the first time. We encourage everyone to review the document and provide comments. The deadline to submit comments is Sunday, December 15, 2024.

#GivingTuesday is here! At #NSC, we believe in the inherent capacity for recovery in ALL people. We are working to expand and improve #SoberingCare in communities across the country—creating safe, supportive environments where individuals can find the care they need. Your donations aid us in supporting sobering care and ensuring that people from all walks of life have access to the resources they deserve.  This #GivingTuesday, you have the power to make a lasting impact. Donate today at https://lnkd.in/eMm7UucC