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As National Recovery Month Comes to a Close, Reed Honors Lives Lost, Progress Made, & Looks to Put Recovery Within Reach for More RIers
Standing left to right in front of CODAC mobile unit in Woonsocket today: Linda Hurley, president & CEO of CODAC; Neville Johnson, lead nurse; Hazel Hastings, director of mobile treatment; Sen. Reed; Tammy, an advocate with lived experience; Thomas Joyce, director...
CODAC CEO Linda Hurley featured in Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly’s “Methadone or buprenorphine preferred over naltrexone by inmates”
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CODAC CEO Linda Hurley featured in Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly’s “Going from theory to practice: Succeeding with OTPs in corrections”
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Codac Featured Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
Last month's release of the 2024 National Drug Control Strategy appears to have created barely a murmur so far in the policy community — there isn't even a formal media announcement about the strategy's availability on the Office of National Drug Control Policy...
National Drug Strategy Addresses Themes That Include Social Factors
Gary Enos Volume36, Issue24 17 June 2024 First published: 14 June 2024 https://doi.org/10.1002/adaw.34158 Last month's release of the 2024 National Drug Control Strategy appears to have created barely a murmur so far in the policy community — there isn't even a formal...
Could This Van Help People Quit Fentanyl?
Methadone has been used for decades to treat opioid addiction. It is also difficult to come by, a problem health providers hope to ease with a new fleet of vans that can provide the drug. By Sharon Otterman Link:...
Hurley receives National Council for Mental Wellbeing Lifetime Achievement Award
LINDA E. HURLEY, CEO and president of CODAC Behavioral Health Care in Cranston, recently received the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes individuals for their efforts to improve the lives of those living with...
CODAC CEO Linda Hurley to Present at EUROPAD 2024 Conference
-- International Conference to be Held June 28-30, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal -- CRANSTON, R.I. (June 25, 2024) — CODAC Behavioral Healthcare, the oldest and largest non-profit, outpatient provider for opioid treatment in Rhode Island, today announced that it will be...
CODAC Behavioral Health’s Hurley is the helping hand to combat R.I.’s addiction crisis
For 33 years, Linda E. Hurley has led CODAC Behavioral Healthcare, Rhode Island’s largest outpatient provider of addiction services. Under her leadership, CODAC pioneers programs like medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and mobile units, reaching those in need. From...
Advocating for Better Behavioral Health Funding: CODAC’s CEO Urges Action
We're thrilled to share this insightful video featuring Linda Hurley, President and CEO of CODAC, shedding light on the critical need for improved funding for behavioral health treatment in Rhode Island. Despite the widespread acknowledgment of its importance,...
Coveted Dole-Nyswander Awards to go to Linda Hurley
The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, Inc. (AATOD) will present Linda E. Hurley, President and CEO of CODAC Behavioral Healthcare, with its Nyswander-Dole Award to recognize her extraordinary work and service in the opioid treatment field. ...
Linda E. Hurley to Receive National Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award
National Council for Mental Wellbeing to Recognize Hurley During NatCon24, April 15-17 The National Council for Mental Wellbeing will present Linda E. Hurley with its Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her distinguished career.The National Council’s Lifetime...
CODAC CEO Linda E. Hurley to Receive AATOD’s Nyswander-Dole “Marie” Award
-- Association to Honor Ms. Hurley During 2024 AATOD Conference, May 18 - May 22, 2024 – -- Ms. Hurley Will Also Present at Conference on Patient Care and Best Practices -- The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, Inc. (AATOD) will present...
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As many of you probably know the Milliman recommendations on Medicaid rates were provided to the Office of Health Insurance Commissioner Cory King. Those recommendations for the Medicaid rates were then sent to EOHHS to become part of EOHHS’s recommendation to the...
Mark Your Calendars for April 1st!
As April 1 approaches, we're excited to invite you to join CODAC in the spirit of giving for 401Gives - a day dedicated to making a positive impact across Rhode Island! Your support is instrumental in ensuring that CODAC continues to provide vital behavioral health...
August Mobile Medical Unit Schedule
The Power of Lived Experience: Why Peer Support Is Essential for Recovery
Discover the transformative impact of a shared experience network through "The Power of Lived Experience: Why Peer Support is Essential for Recovery" by Ann MacDonald. This captivating article highlights the profound influence of connecting with peers who have...
RI leaders break ground on new behavioral health care center
CODAC Behavioral Healthcare will soon have a new integrated care center and headquarters. Officials say the future facility will include a corporate office, a pharmacy, and a “welcoming community space” to provide services such as primary care, psychiatric and mental...
