January 12, 2012
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Program Result
Researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) studied the use of state data to assess changes in Medicaid costs and criminal justice system involvement among patients treated in five substance abuse agencies that used process improvement.
April 28, 2010
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Program Result
The Perinatal Treatment Services, located in Seattle, is a residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment program for pregnant and parenting women.
April 28, 2010
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Program Result
The Seattle-based Asian Counseling and Referral Service agency promotes social justice and the well-being and empowerment of Asian Pacific American individuals, families and communities in King County, Wash.
April 28, 2010
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Program Result
Daybreak was founded in 1980 by a group of citizens concerned about youth substance abuse in Spokane, Wash.
December 1, 2008
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Journal Article
Providing teacher, parent and student training to help kids participate in the social and academic life of elementary school does seem to lead to more successful functioning years later in early adulthood.
November 10, 2009
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Program Result
The Technical Assistance Collaborative established and guided a "learning community" in which participants developed strategies to integrate funding for and improve access to mental health and substance abuse services in their states and counties.
October 1, 2003
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Program Result
The Seattle Indian Health Board developed a series of opportunities for Alaska-Native and American-Indian youth and recovering alcoholics to gain exposure to jobs and education.
September 1, 2006
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Program Result
The University of Washington created and evaluated a program in which heroin addicts received methadone maintenance medication and primary care services from a physician based at a medical clinic.
May 6, 2008
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Video/Story
Connecting the worlds of video games and health, with positive results.