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New National Guard initiative, the Prevention, Treatment and Outreach (PTandO) Initiative, done in partnership with SAMHSA – Special Encore Presentation!
New National Guard initiative, the Prevention, Treatment and Outreach (PTandO) Initiative, done in partnership with SAMHSA – Special Encore Presentation!
New National Guard initiative, the Prevention, Treatment and Outreach (PTandO) Initiative, done in partnership with SAMHSA – Special Encore Presentation!
Monday 13th October 2008
Beverly Watts Davis discusses the National Guard's PTandO Initiative supporting soldiers with substance use and mental health issues on 'One Hour AT A Time'.
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Get the buttons here!Supporting Soldiers: Beverly Watts Davis on the National Guard's PTandO Initiative
We don't want to lose this very valuable investment because of the stress and some of the substance use and mental health disorders that they may experience as a result of war.
What happens when soldiers face the dual battle of substance use and mental health challenges? In this episode of 'One Hour AT A Time', host Mary Woods sits down with Beverly Watts Davis, Senior Advisor on Substance Abuse and Mental Health at SAMHSA, to discuss the National Guard's groundbreaking Prevention, Treatment, and Outreach (PTandO) Initiative. This initiative is designed to offer soldiers essential resources like peer-to-peer training and expanded local healthcare options to manage their well-being effectively.
Davis brings a wealth of experience, having worked with various federal agencies and community organizations to combat drug abuse and build resilience among young people. She shares her insights on how the PTandO Initiative aims to reduce risk factors and promote recovery within military communities. The conversation also touches on the complex relationship between substance abuse and HIV/AIDS, the importance of hepatitis C testing, and how faith institutions can play a pivotal role in addressing HIV/AIDS in African American communities.
This episode is packed with valuable information for anyone interested in understanding the multifaceted challenges faced by soldiers and the comprehensive efforts to support their recovery.