Family First Adolescent Services in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, provides best-in-class mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adolescent males 13-18. Since first opening our doors in 2014 it has been our goal to help families find creative and innovative solutions to the challenges faced by their teens, while providing time-tested and evidence-based support that we know works.

During this unprecedented time, we understand that hospitals and healthcare providers are desperately in need of PPE equipment. No healthcare provider should ever be without PPE equipment, as they are fighting on the front lines daily to take care of the sick and suffering. Just like our staff that shows up daily to care for our guests, we both applaud and commend their efforts! 

Sherri Layton, Outpatient Services Administrator (and advocate extraordinaire) led the charge in gathering 19 SUD centers from District 21 in Texas to sign a letter to Representative Roy, requesting support for the emergency funding of at least $38.5 billion.

Sundown M. Ranch along with the Association of Alcoholism and Addiction Programs of Washington State (AAP) secured and provided 40,000 surgical masks to residential providers in the state.  With the help of State Representative Lauren Davis, Sundown was able to distribute the masks to those residential facilities in need in the community.

Illinois Dept. of Human Services Secretary, Grace Hou, recognized Gateway Foundation in a constituent message following yesterday’s press conference. She commended Gateway for still accommodating those who are looking for treatment, and making our programs virtual.

This week the U.S. House of Representatives introduced what is called the Heroes Act, which is their 4th response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This 3 trillion dollar proposal is expected to pass the House Friday.

CaredFor has recently launched a Gratitude Challenge on LinkedIn to spread hope and positive thoughts while raising money for The Next Door, a Nonprofit Treatment program for women.

SIOUX FALLS, SD – Face It TOGETHER, a local addiction wellness nonprofit, is working to address the unique needs of those impacted by addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic. All Face It TOGETHER services, now offered remotely, are free through May 31.

Bringing together the Community, that is what New Directions for Women has established with their weekly CommuniTEA.

Maryland Addiction Recovery Center is a long-term extended care facility in Towson, Maryland treating patients suffering from addiction, substance use disorder, and co-occurring disorders.

Dr. Tom Britton, President & Chief Executive Officer of Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment Centers, discusses his organization's early response to COVID-19 and shares some of his policies he has put into place. 

Denver, Colo -  Local nonprofit organization, S.AF.E. (Sober AF Entertainment) will host their first-ever FREE virtual music festival.

May is Membership Month at NAATP! Appreciation for and connection to our members will be our focus and purpose in May. Our team will be encouraging member-to-member direct communication, along with facilitating virtual convening.

Last week Congress passed additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program. That legislation primarily focused on the loan program that was created in response to the millions of Americans out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic.