Caring Community
Official blog of Coleman Health ServicesCaring Community is Coleman’s blog that reports on many aspects of the ever-changing world of behavioral health, recovery and social services. They include stories about wellness, support, new insights, what is happening globally, nationally and locally in the communities served by Coleman Health Services.
Ohio’s Opioid Crisis: What Can Be Done About It
By Nelson W. Burns CEO, Coleman Health Services Ohio is in the throes of an opioid epidemic that shows no signs of abating. In 2005, 500 Ohioans died from opioid overdoses. Two years ago, 2,700 opioid overdoses occurred. That is a 440% increase in 10 years! Also in...
Governor Kasich and the Ohio Legislature’s Position on Obamacare
By Nelson Burns CEO of Coleman Health Services Last month, the Ohio Legislature voted to make major changes to the Affordable Care Act, especially in Medicaid expansion. Below is a summary of what the Ohio House and Senate wants along with a few proactive tips you can...
Homelessness and the Mentally Ill: What You Need to Know and Why You Should Care
By Nelson Burns, CEO of Coleman Health Services Believe it or not, on any given night in the United States over 500,000 people are homeless. Roughly 15% of this population are chronically homeless, having experienced long-term or repeated homelessness. Even though...