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Behavioral Health Providers

Utilizing Addiction Counselors to Improve Access to Behavioral Health Services

Posted: August 29, 2019

Lack of access to behavioral health providers in rural areas continues to affect millions of Americans. State policymakers continue to …

Behavioral Health Professions Now Featured on Scope of Practice Policy Website

Posted: February 13, 2019

As health provider workforce shortages continue to affect rural and underserved areas in the wake of the opioid crisis, state …

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