Del. Bill Seeks To Set Standards Of Care At Recovery Houses

By The Talk of Delmarva News | May 17, 2022
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New Delaware legislation seeks to set a standard of care for recovery housesā€¦ places people turn to for treatment for substance use disorder.The bill (HB 421) would codify standards for recovery houses to be designated ‘certified.’ Non-certified recovery houses would be able to continue to operate, but would be subject to restrictions in getting state…

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Md. Bill Enhances Telecounseling

By The Talk of Delmarva News | February 17, 2021
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Telemedicine has taken off during the pandemic. Why not tele-counseling? A Maryland legislative committee heard testimony on a bill ensure that alcohol and drug trainees can continue to provide telehealth services after the COVID-19 pandemic. The sponsor is State Senator Mary Beth Carozza (R- Eastern Shore). The Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists last year…

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Lt. Governor releases report on 3-year action plan for Behavioral Health Consortium

By The Talk of Delmarva News | January 30, 2020
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Lt. Governor Hall-Long, along with members of Delawareā€™s Behavioral Health Consortium, community advocates, and elected officials released the updated progress report for the three-year action plan to help tackle Delawareā€™s addiction treatment system and mental health services in the state. After holding community forums throughout Delaware, the Behavioral Health Consortium released a three-year action plan…

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