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Each April, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence leads Alcohol Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to increase understanding of alcohol use disorder (AUD) and reduce the stigma that can prevent people from seeking help. Beginning in 1987, Alcohol Awareness Month is an opportunity to have honest conversations about ...

Each March, National Social Worker Month recognizes the professionals who dedicate their careers to helping individuals, families, and communities navigate life’s most complex challenges. In the field of behavioral health and addiction treatment, social workers play a vital role, helping individuals move toward stability and long-term recovery. Substance use disorder ...

Across behavioral health, organizations face mounting workforce pressures. Graduate school enrollment in behavioral health disciplines has dipped in recent years, driven by the rising cost of advanced education. At the same time, more treatment programs are opening, increasing competition for a limited talent pool. If addiction treatment providers want a ...

In honor of Black History Month, Spectrum Health Systems is proud to highlight team members whose leadership and compassion strengthen the care we provide every day. One of those leaders is Shanna Campbell, Program Director of Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS), whose hands-on approach and deep understanding of addiction’s impact on ...

With a career rooted in medicine, psychiatry, and pain management, Dr. James Celestin brings a deeply compassionate, service-oriented perspective to his role on Spectrum Health Systems’ Board. As a physician who has spent years caring for individuals navigating addiction alongside chronic pain and mental health challenges, Dr. Celestin views recovery ...

With decades of experience in medicine, research, and community health, Dr. Jeroan Allison brings expertise and compassion to his Spectrum Health Systems’ Board Member role. His life’s work centers on promoting health equity and ensuring that marginalized and underserved populations receive the care they deserve. Advancing Medicine, Research, and Community ...

Reflecting on 2025, one message rises above the rest: We are not slowing down. Despite ongoing uncertainty in the world around us, Spectrum Health Systems continues to move forward, expanding our services, deepening our community impact, and reaffirming our commitment to providing accessible, life-changing treatment. We’ve never let turbulence stand ...

Spectrum Health Systems is honored to spotlight Rev. Dr. Susan Suchocki Brown, a dedicated board member whose lifelong work in counseling, ministry, and trauma response reflects Spectrum’s core values of hope, healing, and community. With a career spanning five decades, she brings a rare blend of clinical experience, spiritual insight, ...