Mental Health and Substance Use

Applying Cultural Competence in Treating Veterans and Their Families
Serving Our Veterans Behavioral Health Certificate Launch, National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, 2011

Vanguard was charged by the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare with launching its Serving Our Veterans Behavioral Health Certificate, designed for behavioral health care providers, primary care providers and CEOs of community-based health organizations.

Building a Grassroots Network for Wellness
Wellness Initiative, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2011

People with mental and substance use disorders die decades earlier than the general population. These deaths mostly stem from preventable medical conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular, respiratory or infectious diseases, including HIV. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Wellness Initiative promotes a whole-person approach to recovery and everyday lifestyle choices.

Promoting Military Mental Health Through a Hollywood Awards Program
2010 Voice Awards, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2010

Each year, the Voice Awards recognizes TV, film and documentary writers and producers, as well as behavioral health advocates, whose work demonstrates the positive contributions of individuals with behavioral health needs and their families. Vanguard manages all elements of the Voice Awards production including the nomination process, media promotion, celebrity recruitment, scripting, staging and production of the event in Hollywood, California.