News Articles About Addiction-November 3rd week

1.DHHS: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Help Available

The Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services would like to remind residents of the resources available for residents who are feeling increased mental health crises and substance use due to the isolation of COVID-19 lockdowns. (northcoastjournal.com)

2.Delaware’s First Mental Health Parity Examinations Complete

Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has announced the completion of the first in a series of Mental Health Parity examinations on health insurers in Delaware.(news.delaware.gov)

3.Unequal treatment for mental health care brings $597K in fines for 2 Delaware insurance companies

Two Delaware insurance companies are facing nearly $600,000 in fines after the Delaware Department of Insurance found them offering disparate care when it came to behavioral and mental health coverage .(delawareonline.com) 

4.Gillibrand calls for increase in mental health, addictions treatment funding

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is urging Senate leadership to include increased funding for drug treatment and mental health care services in the next coronavirus relief package. (oleantimesherald.com)

5.Gillibrand pushes for more funding for overdose, mental health services for the state

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing for additional funding for substance abuse and mental health services in New York.(mytwintiers.com)