In a recent podcast, Dr. Gabrielle Jones, recipient of the 2024 ASAM Award for Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, and Justice in Addiction Medicine, shared insights on the importance of community and highlighted her involvement with The Miles Hall Foundation, advocating for mental health accessibility.
During the podcast, Dr. Jones stressed the importance of community and connectedness in the realm of addiction treatment and recovery. Drawing from her extensive background, she emphasized the need for tailored, culturally responsive approaches to address the unique needs of individuals. It was within this context that she shed light on her involvement with The Miles Hall Foundation (TMHF), an organization committed to revolutionizing mental health crisis intervention without resorting to law enforcement. As the vice chair of The Miles Hall Foundation, Dr. Jones passionately advocates for increased awareness and accessibility to mental health services, particularly among marginalized communities.
In this interview Dr. Jones tackles the pervasive stigma surrounding addiction and its treatment. Through poignant anecdotes and personal experiences, she underscored the importance of adopting non-stigmatizing language and fostering environments of acceptance and support.
Listeners will hear Dr. Jones's unwavering commitment to social justice and her impactful efforts to effect positive change. Her words serve as a beacon of hope, igniting a collective drive to foster empathy, understanding, and inclusivity in all aspects of life.
Listen to Dr. Jones on "Culturally Responsive Substance Use Treatment" below.
Note: For more information on Dr. Jones's initiatives and upcoming projects, visit her website (https://steadyllc.com/) and follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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