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Mosaic’s “Reverse The Cycle” Substance Use Response Program
The Challenge The addiction and overdose crises in the United States is overwhelming. More than 100,000 people die from drug overdose in the U.S....
Mosaic Group’s MOUD Toolkit
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Primary Care Practice Toolkit The opioid epidemic continues to impact the nation, with overdose deaths at...
Words Matter When It Comes to Substance Use
Using terms like “addict” and “drug abuser” can unfairly stigmatize those with substance use disorder. There are many ways we can support those...
2024 Beacon of Hope Award Recipients Announced
In celebration of Recovery Month, Mosaic Group is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Beacon of Hope Award, honoring exceptional...
2024 Beacon of Hope Award Call for Nominations
Mosaic Group is excited to announce that nominations are open for the 2024 Mosaic Group Beacon of Hope Award. This prestigious award recognizes...
Closing the Gap: Mosaic Group’s New Harm Reduction Toolkits
Mosaic Group is launching two comprehensive toolkits to guide harm reduction practices when providing care and services to those using substances.
Introducing a New Toolkit for Emergency Departments: Navigating Substance Use with Compassion and Innovation
Peer Recover Coaches in Hospital EDs: Changing Hearts and Minds About Addiction The Mosaic Group, in collaboration with the National Association of...
How to Initiate a Recovery Conversation
Opening a dialog with a person struggling with substance use can be challenging—but it’s less intimidating if you plan the conversation.
NACCHO Commends Mosaic Group’s Innovative ‘Reverse the Cycle’ Program
The Winter 2024 issue of NACCHO Exchange, the quarterly magazine of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO),...
Self-Care 101: Navigating Healthy Boundaries
Setting healthy boundaries is essential when you have a family member or friend with a substance use issue. No matter how tough things get, we all...
Self-Care 101: What is ‘Self-Care’?
Learn how self-care can help you face obstacles and live a healthy life. With all the difficulties the world has faced over the past few years,...
Self-Care 101: Learn to Meditate
Mediation can help you stay calm during even the most difficult days. Meditation has become increasingly popular thanks to the many benefits it...
The Importance of Family Support During Recovery
Learn tips on how to support your loved one who uses. It’s often very challenging to show support to someone with a substance use issue. Substance...
Communication Do’s and Don’ts
How to use positive communication to improve relationships. Communication is one of the most essential parts of any relationship. And the way in...
What to Do When Your Loved One is in a Substance Use Crisis
Prepare how to respond appropriately during a substance use crisis with these helpful tips. Family members of people using substances undoubtedly...
The Link Between Substance Use Disorder and Trauma
Trauma and adverse events—experienced as either a child or adult—can contribute to substance use disorder.
Understanding the Mental Health Aspect of Addiction
Substance use disorder can be accompanied by other underlying mental health issues. Here’s how to support the whole person.
How to Maintain Your Compassion and Patience
Resilience, persistence, and support are necessities when helping those struggling with substance use disorder.
Celebrating Collaborative Success: 1 Million SBIRT Screens through Maryland’s Primary Care Program
1,000,000 SBIRT SCREENS—A WHOLE-HEALTHCARE ACHIEVEMENT Maryland Primary Care Program Project Management Office (MDPCP) and Mosaic Group proudly...
“Positive Shift: Mosaic Group’s Reverse The Cycle Model Enhances Attitudes in Hospital ED Staff”
A Pilot Study on the Correlation Between the Reverse the Cycle Model and Staff Attitudes Towards Patients with Opioid Use Disorder In collaboration...
Mosaic Group Founder Featured in “Nursing Forum” Magazine
Marla Oros profiled in the Fall 2023 issue of the University of Maryland School of Nursing’s magazine.
Peer Recovery Coaches in Hospital Emergency Departments: Changing Hearts and Minds About Addiction
Peer Recover Coaches in Hospital EDs: Changing Hearts and Minds About Addiction This report was developed by Friends Research Institute, Inc. and...
Reverse the Cycle Webinar 4: “Decreasing Treatment Disparities for African Americans with OUD”
Mosaic Group is excited to present our latest initiative, the Reverse the Cycle Webinar Series, in collaboration with several esteemed partners....
Reverse the Cycle Webinar 3: “Emergency Department Buprenorphine Induction in the Face of Fentanyl”
Mosaic Group is excited to present our latest initiative, the Reverse the Cycle Webinar Series, in collaboration with several esteemed partners....
Reverse the Cycle Webinar 2: “Providing Care for ED Patients with Substance Use-Related Conditions: A Hospital’s Legal Obligation”
Mosaic Group is excited to present our latest initiative, the Reverse the Cycle Webinar Series, in collaboration with several esteemed partners....
Reverse the Cycle Webinar 1: “Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD): Opportunities in 2023”
Mosaic Group is excited to present our latest initiative, the Reverse the Cycle Webinar Series, in collaboration with several esteemed partners....
Download the Adolescent SBIRT Implementation Checklist
Mosaic Group's Adolescent SBIRT Checklist (ASC) is a tool designed to provide organizations with a set of critical steps that will help ensure that...
Maryland Primary Care Program
The Challenge In January 2019, the state of Maryland started to transition from an all-payer hospital rate-setting system to a Total Cost of Care...
State of Maryland Community Health Worker Certification and Training Program Accreditation
The Challenge In 2018, a bill for voluntary Community Health Worker (CHW) certification passed through the Maryland General Assembly and was signed...
Atlanta’s Westside: Population Health Impact
The Challenge Over the last several years, Atlanta’s philanthropic, public, private, and community sectors have come together to work...