Posts Tagged ‘youth’
Senators Carper and Cassidy Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Youth Mental Health Services
Legislation introduced by two U.S. Senators including Tom Carper would increase access to mental health services for youth on Medicaid. This bipartisan bill would align federal law with laws in 27 states across the country that prevent surprise billing for youth on Medicaid who seek mental health services on the same day as primary care…
Read MoreDelaware Legislation Which Includes New Requirement in Reporting of Suspected Animal Cruelty Passes Senate
New Cutting-Edge Police Training Simulator for Salisbury University PD and Campus Safety
The Salisbury University Police Department has a new Recon 180 training simulator, thanks to a $30,000 grant from the Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. Salisbury University Police Department Lieutenant Chris Shockley says While the simulator provides a cutting-edge resource for SUPD officers, the technology it uses is not as important…
Read MoreDelaware Organizations Helping Provide Opioid Abuse Prevention Programs
Delaware continues to struggle with opioid overdoses. As a way to combat this problem, the Divisions from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and the Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families are funding innovative prevention programs in the community to prevent opioid abuse among young athletes. The Delaware Division of…
Read More