A single traumatic event may last no more than just a few minutes, but its effects can linger for years to come. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can involve a range of deeply distressing ...

Cancer support groups provide essential emotional and practical support for survivors and caregivers, fostering healing and connection. Caregiving for cancer patients is emotionally and physically ...

Community support specialists provide a vital resource to children and adults who live with mental illness. Through outreach and collaboration, the worker determines the client's individual needs and ...

Mental health service provision can—and should—respect the human rights of individuals seeking or receiving care. The necessary components of mental health services that respect human rights include ...

The community services industry provides essential assistance to individuals who are elderly, disabled or recovering from illness or injury. Services may be provided in the home, in daycare settings ...

The Nordic model for community support to refugees is inspired by the community-based sponsorship programmes originating from Canada. The description covers programmes that allow individuals, groups ...

In contemporary cultural discourse, much attention has been given to the importance of community. Humans have a fundamental need for belonging and social connection. Research consistently indicates ...

We know these times feel heavy. The rise in attacks on the LGBTQ+ community and the loss of the dedicated 988 lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth can feel like yet another blow to our community, but even when ...

A little over three decades ago, before Diane Fondow began spending time at Seward Community Support Program, she described her life as pretty unsatisfying. “I was living in a group home with two ...