Newton Medical Center improves treatment for mental health, substance abuse
NEWTON — Newton Medical Center has launched First Step, a new program to improve the health and well-being of those in Sussex County with both mental health and substance abuse disorders by closely combining treatment for the conditions. The new … Read more on The Sparta Independent

Meridian Behavioral Health Services offers treatment, therapy programs to …
For the past six years, Meridian has been providing substance abuse assessment and group therapy services 2X/week in both the Haywood and Jackson County jails. The provision of these services would not possible without the ongoing financial support of … Read more on Mountain Xpress

Parity Law Means More Treatment for Youths' Mental Illness, Substance Abuse
Youths suffering from mental illness or substance abuse will be more likely to receive the treatment they need as a result of a new federal rule, experts say. The rule, unveiled Friday by the Obama administration, requires insurers to offer parity … Read more on Youth Today