Crafting a Daily Routine to Ease Stress & Work towards Goals
By Amritha Anup (she/her), Youth Advisory Board member Entering high school, college, a recovery program, or the workforce can be a dramatic shift in a student’s life and is a …
C4 Expert Presents at FDA/NIDA Workshop on Impact of Opioid Use
Steven Samra, Senior Associate at C4 Innovations, is presenting during a panel on “Health Effects and Daily Impacts of Opioid Use on Patients” hosted by the US Food and Drug …
C4 Expert Presents at 2022 National Recovery Residences Summit
Ashley Stewart, Director of Health Equity and Racial Equity Subject Matter Expert at C4 Innovations, is presenting at the 2022 National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) Best Practices Summit in …
Celebrating Recovery Month
Every September at C4, we celebrate Recovery Month. We know that recovery is possible for everyone thanks to our personal experiences and expertise and our extensive work with recovery organizations …
Addressing Racial Trauma in Programs and Systems
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Makeba Boykins and Ashley Stewart discuss racial trauma and the compounding impact of chronic stress on people and programs. September 19, 2022 [Music] …
Integrating Peers in Recovery Services
Support provided by peer workers benefits people in or seeking recovery in many ways. Employing peers and partnering with peer-run organizations improves capacity to effectively engage with and support people …
Supporting Recovery for Youth
The chance of developing a substance use disorder is greatest for people who use alcohol and drugs during their teenage years. Person-centered prevention and early intervention strategies can reduce risks …
Transforming Behavioral Health Systems to Support Recovery
Transforming systems is often necessary to make real changes for people experiencing substance use and mental health challenges—especially for those of us who experience structural racism, discrimination, and trauma. Meaningful …
Creating Racially Equitable Recovery Services
Deeply rooted structures, systems, and beliefs have perpetuated racism and racial inequities within substance use and mental health treatment and recovery settings. People experiencing substance use and mental health challenges …
Supervising Peer Support Workers & Recovery Coaches
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Daisy Hernandez shares strategies for supervising peer support workers and recovery coaches by meeting people where they are with host Steven Samra. September …
C4 Expert Presents at 2022 National Conference on Ending Homelessness
Regina Cannon, Chief Equity and Impact Officer and Vice President of Housing Solutions at C4 Innovations, is presenting at the 2022 National Conference on Ending Homelessness in Washington, DC. Regina is …
Mental Health and Identity
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Drew Musa and host Ashley Stewart discuss mental health treatment and supports and why it is important to acknowledge and address racial and …
Trauma-Informed Healing and Recovery: A Youth’s Experiences
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Catherine Baz shares experiences of trauma and recovery and discusses the value of trauma-informed care with hosts Adrienne Kasmally and Nate Batiste. This …
Supporting Healing & Growth After Traumatic Events
The past two years have been difficult and traumatic in many ways. People working in health and human services have faced innumerable challenges. In response to these challenges, offering safe, …
Applying Critical Race Theory in Recovery Services
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Phil Rutherford and host Ashley Stewart discuss how to apply the tenets of critical race theory when providing recovery support services. May 30, …
Supporting Peer Recovery Services in Rhode Island
An episode of Changing the Conversation Sarah Saint Laurent and Judy Fox share strategies the state of Rhode Island has used to build and maintain the infrastructure to support peer …
C4 Expert Presents at Health Care for the Homeless Conference
Ken Kraybill, Senior Trainer, is presenting at the National Health Care for the Homeless Conference & Policy Symposium May 11-12 in Seattle, WA. Ken is presenting with Ann Marie Roepke …
Self-Care, Mental Health, and Geography
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast DaVonti’ Haynes and Daryl McGraw discuss self-care and what it looks and feels like for people of diverse races living in different regions …
Motivational Interviewing 17: Helen Mentha
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Helen Mentha shares real world strategies for helping people move to where they want to be using Motivational Interviewing approaches with host Ali …
C4 Expert Presents Poster Session at Rx Summit
C4’s Livia Davis is presenting a poster session about “Facilitating Collective Action to Face the Opioid Overdose Crisis in Massachusetts” with project partners and funders from RIZE Massachusetts and project …
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