NYCDCC Welfare Fund Highlights National Recovery Month in Relaunch of MEND Program
NYCDCC Welfare Fund Highlights National Recovery Month in Relaunch of MEND Program
September 5, 2023
Did you know that September is National Recovery Month? To promote this cause, the Benefit Funds encourages our members to learn more about addiction and recovery, and share these resources with their friends, family, and communities.
In 2021, nearly 50 million Americans met the criteria for substance use disorder, yet less than 10% received any treatment. Over 100,000 Americans died last year as a result of drug overdose, with a majority of those resulting from opioid-involved overdoses. National data also shows men are dying of overdose at a 2-3 times greater rate than women.
This September, the Benefit Funds would like to use National Recovery Month as a vehicle to relaunch our MEND (“Members Education & Network For Dependency”) Program with a new logo, color scheme, and branded materials. MEND is a confidential program led by licensed clinicians, and is provided at no cost to members and their dependents. MEND services help address a range of issues, including substance use, depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health issues. Our accredited staff offers assessment, support, and referrals for both inpatient and outpatient treatment.
If you or one of your dependents is struggling with substance use or mental health, please contact the MEND Program at 212-366-7590 or MEND@nyccbf.org, or visit the MEND office at 395 Hudson Street, 5th Floor, New York, New York, 10014.
To learn more about the MEND program, please visit the MEND homepage at https://nyccbf.org/news-media/mend-program-and-wellness/
For more data and statistics regarding substance use, visit the resources below:
https://blogs.cdc.gov/nchs/2023/05/18/7365/
