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Text
Karger, H. J., & Stoesz, D. (2023).
American social welfare policy: A pluralist approach
(9th ed). Pearson.
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum,
· Read Chapter 13 from the textbook
American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach.
· Read the article
Social Pathways to Care: How Community-Based Network Ties Shape the Health Care Response of Individuals with Mental Health ProblemsLinks to an external site.
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· Read the article
Opioid Use Disorder Stigma Reduction Through Story Telling Narrative and Sharing: A Qualitative Review and Lessons LearnedLinks to an external site.
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· Read the article
The Essential Role of Human Service Nonprofits in Restorative Justice Policy ImplementationLinks to an external site.
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Assignment
The stigmas associated with mental illness and substance use disorders have created a barrier that prevents many people from receiving services.
In your post,
· Discuss how national legislation or policy efforts have helped or hurt the battle against these stigmas.
· Describe what can be done in the future from a national policy perspective to reduce these stigmas.
· Evaluate the steps you, as a human services provider, could take to ensure individuals needing mental illness and substance use disorder services have access to these services.
· Analyze the unique needs of these clients you would consider while planning services for them.