CCAP Treating Opioid Use Disorder through Suboxone

The words “epidemic” and “opioid use disorder” are words which make a lot people feel very uncomfortable. These are words which we must speak out loud so we can face, head-on, the enormity of a problem that is sweeping across our towns, cities and country. These words speak of a growing crisis that cannot be denied, ignored or underestimated.

An opioid user might ask themselves these three questions to determine the degree to which their use has consumed their lives and interfered with normal activities: “Does my opioid use disrupt my relationships with my family? Does my opioid use disrupt my ability to keep or perform my job? Does my opioid use and the resultant behaviors put me at risk with the law?” A positive answer to these questions should bring this user to the treatments offered at CCAP’s Family Health Centers and to its Suboxone program.

Dr. Ed Westrick, a physician at CCAP who is licensed to prescribe Suboxone, explains that Suboxone is a highly effective way to treat adults with opioid use disorder. It is a drug which can, in conjunction with intensive counseling and psychological support, mitigate the effects of withdrawal and reduce the dependence on prescription pain killers. It is part of a “Medication Assisted Treatment” approach that will break the destructive cycle of abuse.

Those seeking help will find professional care and guidance from the Comprehensive Community Action Program. CCAP was created in 1965 and opened its Family Health Services division in 1971. It is Cranston’s only community health center that provides affordable and high-quality care. In keeping with the mission and values of CCAP, their services are provided to all, regardless of insurance status or the ability to pay. Their sites, conveniently located in Cranston, Warwick and Coventry, offer a sliding fee scale for those who qualify.

Since 2006, CCAP has received uninterrupted accreditation by the Joint Commission. This certification is nationally recognized as a symbol of quality that reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to meeting and exceeding certain performance standards. This expectation of excellence applies to every program run by CCAP, including its Suboxone initiative. Here, opioid users will find a dedicated team of professionals who have one goal in mind ~ to help you get, and STAY, healthy.

If you or someone you know is struggling with an opioid use disorder, it is imperative that you contact the professionals at CCAP at this number: 401-467-9610. Call today. Life-saving help is available.

5th Annual CCAP Chip for Charity 9 Hole Golf Tournament & Million Dollar Hole-in-One Contest

Comprehensive Community Action (CCAP) is one of the largest nonprofit community action program in RI providing accessible, quality and innovative health and human services that is responsive to the needs of families in our community. As a non-profit community action program we need to raise funds to assist families we serve. A large number of families we serve have lost their jobs, suffered an illness, or a different type of crisis…usually through no fault of their own. Last year we touched the lives of more than 40,000 people and provided over $1.2 million in uncompensated services.

To help assist families in need, Comprehensive Community Action Program will be hosting the 5th Annual CCAP Chip for Charity 9 Hole Golf Tournament & Million Dollar Hole-in-One Contest Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Harbor Lights. This year’s event will kick-off with a morning and afternoon round of golf along with the CCAP Million Dollar Hole-In-One Reception along beautiful Greenwich Bay. This will be the largest fundraiser we host during the year to benefit our programs and services and we hope that you will join us.

To register or for more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lee Beliveau at 401-562-8353 or lbeliveau@comcap.org.

A special “Thank You” to our Returning PRESENTING SPONSORS:

CCAP opens a NEW, state-of-the-art Family Dental Center at CCAP’s Family Health Services of Coventry, 191 MacArthur Boulevard!

Check it out Coventry…Introducing a NEW, state-of-the-art Family Dental Center at CCAP’s Family Health Services of Coventry, 191 MacArthur Boulevard!

CCAP’s oral health professionals provide dental services to children, adolescents and adults. Whether you have an issue requiring immediate care or simply need to schedule a cleaning, our dental team in Coventry is available to help. Call us today for an appointment 401- 589-2622!

• Accepting New patients
• newly-constructed 5,000 sq.-ft modern Dental Center
• 5 state of the art dental operatories
• Caring and Comfortable Atmosphere
• Accept most insurances including Medicaid

CCAP’s Family Health Services of Coventry is a fully integrated Health Facility that provides Medical, Behavioral Health, Dental and WIC services. Our board-certified doctors, nurse practitioners, dentists, hygienists, licensed clinical social workers and other health care professionals are knowledgeable, caring and understanding. They are dedicated to getting you healthy and keeping you healthy.

We can’t wait to meet you!

Call us for an appointment today: 401.589.2622

CCAP is accredited by the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) and The Joint Commission (JCAHO).

CCAP Learn to Earn Youth Centers’ May Calendars

Cranston Skills & Youth Center

656 Park Avenue • Cranston • RI 02920

401.562.8325

Kent County Youth Center

Cowesett Plaza • 289 Cowesett Avenue • West Warwick • RI 02893

401.732.5562

Pawtucket Youth Center

120 High Street• Pawtucket • RI 02860 (entrance on N. Union)

401.305.5919

Providence Youth Center

Providence Place Mall • 31 Providence Place • Providence • RI 02903

401.437.8885

Attention Cranston! You may be eligible for FREE quality child care!

CCAP’s Head Start /Early Head Start Programs are recruiting children from birth to 5 years old.

Head Start / Early Head Start provides a FREE comprehensive developmentally appropriate early education experience for children ages birth to five as well as Case Management for pregnant women. Participants must meet program requirements.

• Breakfast and lunch is provided.
• Our extended day program is available for families who are working or in school. The hours available are 7:00am – 5:30pm. DHS funding accepted.

We actively recruit children with special needs as defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

We also have Two State Funded Pre-K Classrooms Children must turn 4 by Sept. 1, 2018.

The state funded Pre-K selection progress is by Lottery. Families can apply for the state lottery at our site or on the RIDE website http://www.ride.ri.gov/InstructionAssessment/EarlyChildhoodEducation/StatePre-Kaspx#31841520-lottery-application

We welcome all referrals. If you have any questions, or would like any additional information please feel free to contact Bernadette Groves at 427-4066 or bgroves@comcap.org. or our main number 943-5160.

CCAP Food Bank announces new expanded hours starting June 1st.

Everyone needs a little help fromtime to time. If you, or someone you know, needs nutritional assistance, CCAP’S FOOD BANK CAN HELP!

NEW EXPANDED HOURS: Effective date for new hours is June 1, 2018.

Monday, Tuesday & Friday:9:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2 – 4 pm

Wednesday:9:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:30 – 6:30 pm

Thursday:10 am – 1pm

Simplified Registration: New customers are welcome at any time during open hours, proof of residency is required. For more information call us at (401) 467-7013.

Coming soon!! CCAP’s Food Bank will be moving towards a customer choice food bank. Customer choice allows those seeking food to choose their own products. The new choice food bank will also offer specialized foods for those with specific health needs.

CCAP FOOD BANK • 311 DORIC AVENUE (LOWER LEVEL) • CRANSTON, RI 02901 • 401-467-7013

4th Annual CCAP Chip for Charity 9 Hole Golf Tournament & Million Dollar Hole-in-One Contest

Comprehensive Community Action (CCAP) is one of the largest nonprofit community action program in RI providing accessible, quality and innovative health and human services that is responsive to the needs of families in our community.

As a non-profit community action program we need to raise funds to assist families we serve. A large number of families we serve have lost their jobs, suffered an illness, or a different type of crisis…usually through no fault of their own. Last year we touched the lives of more than 37,000 people and provided over $1.2 million in uncompensated services.

To help assist families in need, Comprehensive Community Action Program will be hosting the 4^th Annual CCAP Chip for Charity 9 Hole Golf Tournament & Million Dollar Hole-in-One Contest Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Harbor Lights. This year’s event will kick-off with a morning and afternoon round of golf along with the CCAP Million Dollar Hole-In-One Reception along beautiful Greenwich Bay.

This will be the largest fundraiser we host during the year to benefit our programs and services and we hope that you will join us. To register or for more information, please contact Lee Beliveau at 401-562-8353 or lbeliveau@comcap.org.

Am I Depressed? 6 Signs You Should Know About

Everyone feels low from time to time, so it’s not always easy to know when it is part-and-parcel of daily life, and when it’s time to seek help. In most cases, it is short-term and self-correcting, but for a significant minority this is not the case. For those individuals, it is important to seek treatment just as you would any other health condition. Here we discuss six warning signs which, together, might indicate that it’s time to seek professional help.

What are the signs?

1. You’ve been feeling low or irritable for most of the day, every day for two weeks or more. You might have found yourself worrying about past or future events for long periods of time, or simply feeling sad, cross or tearful. Sometimes it’s hard to recognize a gradual change – have others noticed that you don’t seem your usual self?
2. You’ve lost interest in activities that you used to enjoy. Perhaps you have been seeing less of your friends or family recently, have stopped going to the gym, or cooking balanced meals. This is really about recognizing changes in what’s normal for you – no one is saying you have to exercise five times a week or eat your greens, but changes in your routine can offer concrete indications that your mood is changing.
3. You are struggling to concentrate. You might notice that you struggle to focus when reading or watching television, for example, or to follow the thread of a spoken conversation. This could be affecting your performance at work, or limiting your ability to perform routine tasks such as food shopping. Again, we are looking for a change in what’s normal for you, so if concentration has always been something you find tricky there is little cause for concern.

Bear in mind that no one of these signs is in itself indicative of depression, and there are other, perfectly good reasons for each of these symptoms occurring. It’s also important to know that there are several types of depression and each can present in different ways – read more about types of depression. A GP is always a good first port of call, as they can signpost you towards more specialist services if necessary. Otherwise, if you are sure you’d like to see a mental health professional, consider making an appointment to see a psychiatrist who will be able to give you a diagnosis and advise you on which treatment might work best for you

A GP is always a good first port of call, as they can signpost you towards more specialist services if necessary. Otherwise, if you are sure you’d like to see a mental health professional, consider making an appointment to see a psychiatrist.

In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.

– Robert Frost

Can depression be cured?

Depression, like many mental health conditions, follows ‘the rule of thirds’: One third of sufferers will make a full recovery, one third will partially respond to treatment, and one third will not benefit from treatment at all. Your age, the duration of your symptoms, having a family history of depression, and co-occurring mental or physical health difficulties might all affect your prognosis. Some researchers believe that there is evidence for a ‘scarring’ effect, where the likelihood of suffering from a relapse in depression increases with the number of episodes you have already had. There is also an increased risk of suicide associated with severe depression.

How to Talk About Your Mental Health

Everyone feels low from time to time, so it’s not always easy to know when it is part-and-parcel of daily life, and when it’s time to seek help. In most cases, it is short-term and self-correcting, but for a significant minority this is not the case. For those individuals, it is important to seek treatment just as you would any other health condition. Here we discuss six warning signs which, together, might indicate that it’s time to seek professional help.

What are the signs?

1. You’ve been feeling low or irritable for most of the day, every day for two weeks or more. You might have found yourself worrying about past or future events for long periods of time, or simply feeling sad, cross or tearful. Sometimes it’s hard to recognize a gradual change – have others noticed that you don’t seem your usual self?
2. You’ve lost interest in activities that you used to enjoy. Perhaps you have been seeing less of your friends or family recently, have stopped going to the gym, or cooking balanced meals. This is really about recognizing changes in what’s normal for you – no one is saying you have to exercise five times a week or eat your greens, but changes in your routine can offer concrete indications that your mood is changing.
3. You are struggling to concentrate. You might notice that you struggle to focus when reading or watching television, for example, or to follow the thread of a spoken conversation. This could be affecting your performance at work, or limiting your ability to perform routine tasks such as food shopping. Again, we are looking for a change in what’s normal for you, so if concentration has always been something you find tricky there is little cause for concern.

Bear in mind that no one of these signs is in itself indicative of depression, and there are other, perfectly good reasons for each of these symptoms occurring. It’s also important to know that there are several types of depression and each can present in different ways – read more about types of depression. A GP is always a good first port of call, as they can signpost you towards more specialist services if necessary. Otherwise, if you are sure you’d like to see a mental health professional, consider making an appointment to see a psychiatrist who will be able to give you a diagnosis and advise you on which treatment might work best for you

A GP is always a good first port of call, as they can signpost you towards more specialist services if necessary. Otherwise, if you are sure you’d like to see a mental health professional, consider making an appointment to see a psychiatrist.

In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.

– Robert Frost

Can depression be cured?

Depression, like many mental health conditions, follows ‘the rule of thirds’: One third of sufferers will make a full recovery, one third will partially respond to treatment, and one third will not benefit from treatment at all. Your age, the duration of your symptoms, having a family history of depression, and co-occurring mental or physical health difficulties might all affect your prognosis. Some researchers believe that there is evidence for a ‘scarring’ effect, where the likelihood of suffering from a relapse in depression increases with the number of episodes you have already had. There is also an increased risk of suicide associated with severe depression.