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Treating addiction from the emergency room

Anna Boiko-Weyrauch

October 15, 2019 |

Finding Fixes |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Edmonds, Washington

The emergency room at Swedish Hospital in Edmonds, Washington is working to implement more focused care for those suffering from opioid addiction, an offering not typically present at most hospitals. Using a hands-on approach that integrates "substance use disorder treatment and interventions and assessment," through the use of doctors, counselors, and social workers, this program increases the likelihood of follow through with recovery.

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Easing the Way Home for Returning Senior Citizens

Kate McQueen

October 14, 2019 |

Next City |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

For seniors re-entering after incarceration, San Francisco’s Senior Ex-Offenders Program (SEOP) is there to help with the transition. The program offers transitional housing, employment services, and even assistance for minor things like getting a debit card or help with transportation. SEOP has partnered with the city, county, and law enforcement to strengthen its efforts, a key one being the one-on-one assistance and support groups that have shown the most impact with participants.

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Some colleges seek radical solutions to survive

Jon Marcus

October 10, 2019 |

The Hechinger Report |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

As enrollments decline and finances increasingly pose problems, institutions of higher education are taking a number of creative approaches, chief among them, merging with other schools and accelerating degree program timelines.

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How a theatre ensemble helps people with dementia

Priti Salian

October 10, 2019 |

The Caravan |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Germany, Bad Honnef

A theater company in Germany is using specially-designed plays to help improve the emotional state of those with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The carefully selected ensemble uses period pieces, music, and audience interaction as a way to increase engagement and has seen individuals respond to this methodology.

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At This Camp, Children Of Opioid Addicts Learn To Cope And Laugh

Kavitha Cardoza

October 09, 2019 |

NPR |

Multi-Media |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Dayton, Ohio

Building connections and learning to cope can help to break the inter-generational cycle of addiction. The nonprofit Eluna operates a camp in Dayton, Ohio, for children whose families have been ravaged by addiction. In addition to receiving the support of adult mentors, the children also engage in activities designed to teach them skills to manage their emotions. With funding from government subventions and private donations, Eluna plans to open several more camps nationwide.

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These Actors of Color Weren't Getting Roles, So They Started Their Own Theater

Damon Mitchell

October 09, 2019 |

Next City |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

A more diverse theater scene requires arts and culture organizations that embrace and reflect communities of color. In Detroit, Michigan, the nonprofit Black and Brown Theatre works to eliminate barriers for actors of color. The organization fosters a supportive network, casting actors, directors, and staff from communities of color in the Detroit area. Still, disparities in access to funding for arts organizations focused on racial minorities remain a challenge.

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To Raise Graduation Rates For Students Of Color, Salem-Keizer Schools Focus On Relationships

Elizabeth Miller

October 08, 2019 |

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Salem, Oregon

Oregon schools are leveraging the power of relationships to improve attendance and graduation rates for Pacific Islander and Black students. Community resource specialists step in to get students to school, doctor's appointments, family funerals, and more: “I’m honestly not doing anything special. I hate to say that, there’s no science around what I’m doing. It’s just trust and building a relationship and giving them the time."

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The Art of Surviving

Elizabeth Van Brocklin

October 08, 2019 |

The Trace |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Producing art restores dignity and a sense of purpose to victims of violence who suffer from disability and chronic pain. In New York City, the Open Doors collective empowers patients at hospitals like the Coler Specialty Health Center on Roosevelt Island, encouraging them too engage in community theater, poetry, music, graphic design, and other projects. The approach of contemplative care aims to help the shooting survivors cope with their pain through artistic expression.

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After the Disaster: The toll storms take on mental health in India

K Rajendran

October 08, 2019 |

Earth Journalism Network |

Documentary |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: India, Kerala

The rise of natural disasters due to climate change in India has had a psychological impact on many, including children, but psychologists in the state of Kerala are working to address the trauma through targeted training. From better equipping school counselors and providing on-site counselors for students, the communities have reported a decrease in fear in the children.

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Supporting Muslim Teens in Face of Islamophobia — in Their Own Schools

Farida Jhabvala Romero

October 07, 2019 |

KQED |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Sunnyvale, California

A growing trend of documented instances of Islamophobia in schools lead the Islamic Networks Group to create a youth training program that empowers students to speak up in their schools. Built on the idea that many students don't know much about Islam, the program provides fact-checked materials "to stem discrimination and empower students," if faced with anti-Islam rhetoric.

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