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Dip for Liz in cold Harwich waters raises funds for local youth at risk for substance use
Cape Cod Times By: Merrily Cassidy Fellow dippers gather with Janis McGrory who held a photo of her daughter for the group photo before Tuesday's Dip for Liz. Harwich resident Janis McGrory made her 42nd dip in chilly water off Red River Beach in South Harwich Tuesday...
Take a Winter Dip into the Ocean and Support BHI
Join us as we dip into the ocean this winter! BECOME A FUNDRAISER and ask your friends to support you as you dip into the ocean this winter.
Behavioral Health Innovators (BHI) Announces New Executive Director as Organization Celebrates 10-Year Milestone
Cape Cod, MA – June 2025 – Behavioral Health Innovators (BHI), a Massachusetts nonprofit dedicated to addressing the gaps in support for youth and young adults struggling with substance use disorder and mental health challenges, is proud to announce the appointment of Stephanie Gilrein as the new Executive Director. Gilrein will be stepping into this role following the remarkable 10-year leadership of Co-Founder and CEO, Stephanie J. Briody, Esq.
The Lowdown – WOMR
Hosted by Ira Wood with Stephanie Briody and Sheila House
Help for Youths with Substance use Disorder
Substance use disorder recovery programs aren’t just for adults – we’re seeing teens and pre-teens with struggling with substance use.
Governor Maura Healey Signs Bill Expanding Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment
"Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to meet many folks in the recovery community — people on their own journey, and families changed forever by substance use disorder. This legislation makes it clear that when we reject stigma and approach treatment as the...
Has Social Media Fuelled a Teen-Suicide Crisis?
Excerpted from The New Yorker, By Andrew Solomon, September 30, 2024 Mental-health struggles have risen sharply among young Americans, and parents and lawmakers alike are scrutinizing life online for answers.
Teenage Wasteland
Excerpted from Andrew Solomon, July 26, 2024 Are social media and a safety-first culture harmful to children? There is nothing more alluring in polarized times than straightforward solutions to complicated questions. Much of the political and social turmoil of our...
Four Agencies Approved For Opioid Funding
ORLEANS – More than $100,000 in opioid abatement funding has tentatively been approved for four local organizations that applied through the town’s board of health.