Revolutionizing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Care
Our goal is to work with our community partners to develop, test, and disseminate strength-based solutions to improve the lives of individuals living with substance use disorders and mental illness.
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More than 125,000 people die every year in the U.S as a direct result of alcohol and drug use. Shockingly, only 15% of people with alcohol and drug problems ever receive treatment.
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Some groups are much more likely to suffer from substance use problems. New solutions are needed to reduce disparities in drug and alcohol use problems.
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An estimated 10.4 million American adults have a serious mental illness. Serious mental illness (SMI) is a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that creates serious functional impairment, which interferes with or limits one or more major life activities. Individuals with serious mental health issues have a life expectancy that is 10-25 years shorter than the general population. Effective interventions are needed to improve the lives of people living with serious mental health problems.
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665 N. Riverpoint Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99202
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Behavioral Health Innovations, HERB 425
412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99202
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