The Importance of TEAM in Mental and Behavioral Health Treatment

TEAM is at the heart of our organization. We’ve put much thought into these 4 values that makeup the acronym: Teamwork, Excellence, Adaptability, and Mission Driven. TEAM represents the values we use to drive successful results, build healthy and sustainable relationships, and create a dynamic and positive work environment.

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Resiliency and Recovery: Mental Health Professionals

Who takes care of the people who take care of us? Our doctors also need doctors, and our therapists need their own counseling because they are human too. They have their own emotions and needs which need to be honored and addressed.

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The Importance of Social Workers in Behavioral and Mental Health

Celebrating Social Worker Appreciation Month Social Work is a broad field of expertise. It includes mental health, county services, community support services, judicial and foster care systems. Often, the people who are drawn to this work want to make a difference in the lives of others. Their job requires resiliency and hope daily while using…

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Client Transformation Story

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Ruby Carlos has been with Victor as a Bilingual Clinician since 2018. We just have to share one of her client breakthroughs with everyone. It’s stories like these that keep us going, and doing the hard work that pays off with perseverance. We all have struggles we face everyday, but sometimes they get too much…

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Why Hope is a Necessity in Recovery

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When people find themselves in the throes of addiction and toxic cycles, life can seem bleak and, at its worst, hopeless. Facing an uphill battle for daily existence is exhausting for both the person being affected and their loved ones. It can look like a battle that will never end, which is why we need…

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Putting “Thanks” Back into Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving has been a hallmark holiday celebrating the founding of our (comparatively) young country. It’s a day of food, football, and family. A day to celebrate new beginnings as reflected in our history. But beyond the fun and food, we want to remember that the central element of Thanksgiving is “thanks” or having an attitude…

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The Power of Serving Others

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At Victor we are all about helping others, it’s our business and our passion. Helping others improves their lives, while improving our communities and ourselves. There is so much emphasis on self-discovery and self-promotion today, that it’s easy to forget that our identity though unique, is still built on the foundation of community. Mahatma Gandhi once…

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Cameron’s Wraparound Success Story

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Victor wraparound services is an intensive, holistic method of engaging with individuals with complex needs so that they can live in their homes and communities and realize their hopes and dreams. When we hear a success story of someone who has made huge progress in this program, we get so excited to share it. This…

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Building Relationships and Bridging the Gap to Mental Health

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Mental Health America’s theme for National Mental Health Month is Tools 2 Thrive which places an emphasis on providing practical tools so anyone can improve their mental health no matter their situation. Though there has been great work in past years to lessen the stigma of seeking help or treatment for mental health, the stigma…

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20 Summer Reads for Mental Health Professionals

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Curling up with a book on the beach, by the pool, or in the shade of a tree at a park is a feeling readers look forward to every summer. Maybe you are a fan of mystery, romance, or contemporary novels, but if you are a mental health professional, we would like to recommend some…

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