New Vista Launches Groundbreaking Program to Expand Access to Care
New Vista is now a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This innovative model breaks down barriers to access for behavioral healthcare and allows for the mental and physical health of children and adults to be treated in tandem. With this certification from the Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services, New Vista will integrate primary care […]
New Vista Launches Groundbreaking Program to Expand Access to Mental, Physical Healthcare
JANUARY 14, 2022 LEXINGTON, KY — New Vista is now a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This innovative model breaks down barriers to care and allows for the mental and physical healthcare of patients to be treated in tandem. Studies confirm the link between mental and physical health. It is vital to treat the […]
Support for the Mental Health of College Students
With the latest surge in COVID-19 cases and the stressors and isolation that can come along with that, the nation’s mental health crisis for young adults is growing, according to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. As we enter a new year, many college students may be home for winter break. This is a good opportunity […]
Maintaining Recovery through the Holiday Season
The holidays are a time to gather with friends and family in celebration. But these events, where alcohol and other drugs are sometimes present, can be difficult for people in recovery. Here are a few tips from our substance use experts to maintain your recovery this holiday season: 1. Lean on your community. Talking to […]
National Emergency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Declared as COVID-19 Pandemic Continues
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 LEXINGTON, KY — New Vista continues to encourage parents and guardians to check in with children after a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health was recently declared by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Children’s Hospital Association. The stress brought on […]
Kentucky Moms Program Offers Help for Pregnant Women With Addiction
Kentucky Moms Maternal Assistance Towards Recovery (MATR) is offered by New Vista’s Regional Prevention Center and provides services in 17 Central Kentucky counties. KY Moms MATR offers case management and prevention services to pregnant and post-partum mothers up to 60 days who are experiencing substance use disorder. KY Moms increases positive birth outcomes for pregnant women […]
CDC recommends booster shots to people with certain mental health conditions
The link between mental and physical health is clear in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s recently updated list of underlying conditions that put people at higher risk for severe COVID-19. The list now includes schizophrenia and mood disorders like depression, with the CDC recommending booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine to people with […]
Kentucky Moms Program Offers Help for Pregnant Women With Addiction
New Vista’s Regional Prevention Center offers Kentucky Moms Maternal Assistance Towards Recovery (MATR) and provides services in 17 Central Kentucky counties. KY Moms MATR is a behavioral health prevention and case management program focused on the risks and effects of substance use/misuse. It provides education, information, resources, support, and hope to pregnant and postpartum individuals, […]
How to celebrate Red Ribbon Week 2021
Red Ribbon Week is the celebration of living a drug-free life that happens each year between October 23-31. The theme this year is “Drug Free Looks Like Me.” Parents and teachers can have a major impact on kids by taking time to educate them on the benefits of living drug-free and reminding them that most […]
Understanding Speech Delays and the Role of New Vista First Steps
Some parents may notice their toddler is not understanding or talking like other toddlers their age and wonder if something is wrong. Sometimes a speech/language delay can be a red flag for a developmental disorder, but frequently with some speech and language intervention, your child can “catch up” to their peers and begin meeting age-appropriate […]
