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Brigid's Path provides care for families impacted by substance abuse
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — One facility is battling the opioid crisis by helping mothers and babies recover from addictive substances. Brigid's Path has saved nearly 300 babies since 2017, by providing 24/7 medical care to children exposed to addictive substances. The president of the CDC Foundation visited the facility to spread their message and encourage the community to support their mission. 'Brigid's Path gives grace, and they don't judge you,' said Ashley Wells, previous Brigid's Path patient. 'And this is a place where they would just help anybody.' Wells is just one of the nearly 300 mothers that Brigid's Path has helped since 2017. She says the facility has been life changing for her and her son, Asher. 'Once I had Asher, we were in the NICU for about two and a half weeks, and then we came here,' said Wells. 'And since then, our lives have just changed.' Brigid's Path helps babies and families affected by substance abuse in the southwestern Ohio region — one of the hardest hit areas by the opioid crisis. On Monday, President and CEO of the CDC Foundation — and Dayton native — Dr. Judy Monroe visited Brigid's Path, showing support for the facility and encouraging more places like it nationwide. 'We want to continue the success, there's an amazing staff here. I mean, the passion I've seen today is just amazing,' said Dr. Judy Monroe, CDC Foundation president, CEO. 'With an eye toward replicating nationally, there are only a few centers like this across the nation.' The facility is only one of five in the U.S. of its kind, providing care to families struggling with addition and making it a point to not only support holistically, but also to lower costs for hospital systems by thousands of dollars. President and founder of Brigid's Path, Jill Kingston, says they are excited at the push for national expansion, but right now, they are pushing for community gap funding, as they await Medicaid reimbursement. 'Seeing the national support that we're getting has been a huge blessing, working with the state of Ohio to put Medicaid in place,' said Jill Kingston, Brigid's Path founding president. 'But it's not in place yet, so we have this gap in funding that we're trying to fill in, asking for the community's help to get that done.' Brigid's Path reports 85 percent of newborns helped at the facility are discharged into family care, 70 percent of which would have otherwise had to be placed in foster care, ultimately helping families like Wells' stay and grow together. 'And it's important for people to keep funding this place so other parents and other moms and other babies can get the help and services they need as well,' said Wells. Brigid's Path is asking for community support — if you would like to donate, visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-05-2025
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CDC Foundation Fosters Community Partnerships to Support Youth Health in Rural Communities
The Teens Linked to Care (TLC) program promotes health and well-being for young people in rural Georgia, Indiana and Kentucky ATLANTA, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Adolescence is a critical period when youth are shaping their sense of self and can benefit from robust health education, access to health services and safe and supportive environments. These resources help prevent substance misuse and infectious diseases and protect the mental and physical health of our youth. This Mental Health Awareness Month, the CDC Foundation is pleased to announce an expansion of its Teens Linked to Care (TLC) program. The TLC program expansion will support community collaboratives at seven sites in Georgia, Indiana and Kentucky that will work to promote the health and well-being of youth utilizing innovative approaches, tailored to their local communities' needs. Supported by Elevance Health Foundation, this three-year effort is designed to prevent, implement and evaluate substance use disorder through innovative strategies that include establishing Youth and Community Advisory Boards, hosting community events and health screenings and launching positive anti-bullying campaigns. The CDC Foundation is convening a network of community organizations, county health departments and high schools across the three states. "After launching a successful pilot program in Scott County, IN, we're excited to be able to expand TLC and offer connections to young people in rural areas where health and wellness resources may be more difficult to find and access," said Judy Monroe, MD, president and CEO, CDC Foundation. "By expanding the Teens Linked to Care program, we're investing in stronger community partnerships that empower youth, support families and schools and help lay the foundation for a healthier future." The program serves teens ages 13–19, and involves parents and caregivers, health service staff, school nurses, staff and teachers, along with other community members. TLC focuses on: Health education: Providing youth with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions about their health and well-being so they can develop into successful learners and healthy adults. Safe and supportive school and community environments: Fostering social connection and contributing to improved educational and health outcomes for students and reducing substance use and other risky behaviors. Access to health care: Conducting school-based referrals for teens to youth-friendly community healthcare providers and increasing uptake of health and mental wellness services. "Elevance Health Foundation is proud to collaborate with community partners such as the CDC Foundation that encourage healthy behaviors and help prevent substance misuse among youth," said Shantanu Agrawal, MD, chief health officer of Elevance Health. "Together with the CDC Foundation, we're working to improve lives and create healthier communities." The community-based organizations and schools that have been selected to receive funding to implement the TLC expansion program are: Ben Hill County, GA: Street Smart Youth Project, Inc. at Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy Jenkins County, GA: Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center, Inc. with Jenkins County High School Macon County, GA: Association of Village Pride, Inc. at Macon County High School Dearborn County, IN: Deaborn County Health Department with Lawrenceburg High School Henry County, IN: LIVE Coalition at Castle High School Scott County, IN: Scott County Partnership at Austin High School Perry County, KY: Kentucky River District Health Department with Buckhorn High School Scott County, IN, participated in TLC's 2019 pilot program. For the TLC expansion program, Scott County will be a peer ambassador site and will expand their linkage to care work, focusing on trauma-informed care. In addition, they will provide mentorship and coaching to the new sites. About the CDC FoundationThe CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the public health system save and improve lives by unleashing the power of partnerships to protect the health, safety and security of all communities, everywhere. The CDC Foundation is authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners, corporations, organizations and individuals to support the critical health protection mission of CDC and the nation's public health. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has launched more than 1,450 programs aimed at protecting communities across the country from a variety of health threats—from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like malaria and HIV, to emergency responses such as Ebola and Zika. The CDC Foundation is uniquely positioned to advance public health and managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 100 countries last year. 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