COMMENTARY

Commentaries are written periodically by UCS Executive Director Ralph Provenza. They address issues concerning the community and mental health and developmental disabilities.

2010

April 22, 2010
Mental Health Providers: Hopeful about Reform, Struggling with State Budget Cuts
Budget cuts are rapidly cutting away our mental health safety net—just when it is needed most.

April 12, 2010
Mentoring Is Part of the Solution
Mentoring can fill a special need in our community. Many children who are "at-risk" have the potential to do better. And with mentoring, they will do better.

2009

September 9, 2009
Direct Support Professionals Need Recognition, and More
Recently passed by unanimous vote, Senate Resolution 228 recognizes the contributions of this workforce and declares the week of September 14th to be Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.

September 2, 2009
What Are You Passionate About?
Let’s prevent underage drinking and drug use in our community and understand the causes of addiction. Let’s help our kids develop healthy alternatives to getting high.

June 29, 2009
A Strained Safety Net
Even in a slow economy, supporting the most vulnerable citizens among us is the most economical choice.

January 26, 2009
Economic Woes Fuel Winter Blues
To help cope with what appears to be a long-term economic downturn, people can follow some simple guidelines.

2008

August 18, 2008
UCS at 50
This milestone reflects a legacy of excellence and a partnership with community to provide service that has consistently focused on clients' own desires and goals.

April 10, 2008
Our Role in Underage Drinking
We have the power to curb local underage drinking.

2007

September 4, 2007
Prevention Is Always the Best Treatment
Recovery month focuses on the persistence of underage drinking despite gains made to curb alcoholism and substance abuse.

February 20, 2007
It Just Takes a Friend
Responding supportively to someone with mental illness is as easy as just being a friend.