ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 25 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news: The 2024 SAMHSA Office of Behavioral Health Equity (OBHE) Conference, themed "Re-Envisioning the Behavioral Health Workforce Focusing on Underserved Communities," highlighted a year of transformative efforts to promote equity in mental health and substance use care. OBHE's mission focuses on culturally competent practices, increasing access to services for marginalized communities, and data-driven sy  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 25 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following statement on Dec. 23, 2024: * * * NARFE National President William Shackelford issued the following statement in response to the finalization of the 2% average pay raise for federal employees in an executive order issued by President Joseph R. Biden: "This 2% average federal pay increase is disappointing, especially when compared with an average military pay increase of 4.5%. T  more