Behavioral Health & Well-being Lab - BHWell Lab

We honored to be in community with Dr. Izquierdo from Charitable Trust who is talking about the important role of workplaces in recovery. She said many things today but two that stood out include, “This is not a ME issue, it’s a WE issue” and “employment is not the reward for recovery, it’s part of the recovery journey!” BHWell, through our PROSPER initiative, is honored to support Maryland’s program with Drs. Marianne Cloeren Donovan & Jodi Jacobson Frey leading the evaluation. Maryland Department of Labor Maryland Department of Health University of Maryland School of Medicine University of Maryland School of Social Work University of Maryland, Baltimore

Maryland’s leadership in developing and expanding the state’s is strong and Lieutenant Governor, Aruna Miller said it best today: “Substance use and recovery is a workplace issue. I know how important the role of the workplace is for people in recovery.” BHWell through our PROSPER initiative is honored to support this life saving initiative. Marianne Cloeren Donovan Jodi Jacobson Frey Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response - MDH Maryland Department of Labor University of Maryland School of Social Work University of Maryland School of Medicine University of Maryland, Baltimore

It’s always amazing to hear and learn from Dr. Izquierdo from Pew Research Center as she talks about the importance of programs because “This is not a ME issue, this is a WE issue! 77% adults who use illicit drugs and binge drink are employed.” “Employment is not the reward for recovery, it’s part of the recovery journey!”Maryland Department of Labor Maryland Department of Health University of Maryland School of Social Work University of Maryland School of Medicine University of Maryland, Baltimore

BHWell is so proud of our University of Maryland School of Social Work alumni Casey Tiefenwerth who is successfully leading the life saving state-wide program, through her leadership at Maryland Department of Labor. We are honored to support the work with our partnership in evaluation. Marianne Cloeren Donovan Jodi Jacobson Frey University of Maryland School of Medicine University of Maryland, Baltimore Maryland Department of Health

BHWell is honored to be supporting Maryland’s Recovery Friendly Workplace Program through our initiative led by Drs. Marianne Cloeren Donovan and
Jodi Jacobson Frey who are evaluating the program as partners to the state. Today we are participating in the inaugural employer convening and excited to learn, celebrate successes and plan how to keep improving. University of Maryland School of Medicine University of Maryland, Baltimore University of Maryland School of Social Work Maryland Department of Labor Maryland Department of Health Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response - MDH

📅 Thursday, June 11th from 6 - 7:30 PM, BHWell Associate, Dr. Geoffrey Greif will chat about his book "In*******al Marriage: How Diverse Couples Navigate Relationships in a Divided Time," at The Ivy Bookshop in Baltimore, Maryland. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/2wyn76un

Dr. Brook Kearley, BHWell Associate, will present at the Society for Prevention Research 34th Annual Meeting on "Building Implementation Infrastructure for Evidence-Based Programs: A University-State Agency Partnership Model."

Healing from mental health and substance use issues is not just the absence of symptoms. It is a stable home, meaningful connection, and the tools to move forward. That is the promise of whole-person care. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support

Mental health touches every one of us either directly or through someone we love. Let’s commit to talking about it with the care and honesty it deserves. https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/facts