blog
News and updates
The Complex Relationship Between Mental Health and Substance Abuse
May is recognized worldwide as Mental Health Awareness Month, an important annual campaign that seeks to increase public understanding and promote dialogue about mental health. This month-long observance aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health and foster a...
Finding Support During Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the impact of alcohol on individuals, families, and communities. This observance was established in 1987 by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) to raise awareness about the dangers of...
Social Work Breaks Barriers
Every March we celebrate the contributions made by our social workers at Hudson along with social workers nationwide. The theme this year focuses on breaking barriers: social work breaks barriers that prevent people and communities from thriving. Clinical Director...
2022 Year in Review
As we kick off the new year, we’d like to look back on everything our organization and staff accomplished in 2022. Staff Achievements Our organization grew as we welcomed Joyce Parsons as our new Director of Nursing and 5 key staff members were promoted. Leah Evans...
Hudson Awarded “Best in Mental Health” by The Metropolitan Magazine
Salisbury, Md. – December 15, 2022 – Hudson Behavioral Health is proud to be recognized by the readership of The Metropolitan Magazine for being the best mental healthcare provider on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. In addition to this honor, Dr. Efigenio Leynes Bautista,...
A Season of Giving Thanks
This holiday season we spoke to several of our staff members to find out what they're most thankful for. Read below or watch their videos to learn more about some of our integral team members. This Thanksgiving I want to thank all of our staff for their hard work and...
Director of Admissions Shiela Pullen Honored with Unsung Hero Award
Salisbury, Md. – November 14, 2022 – Hudson Behavioral Health Director of Admissions Shiela Pullen, LPN was honored with the Unsung Hero Award at the recent Tuerk Conference on Mental Health and Addiction Treatment. The conference, hosted by the National Council on...
A Conversation With…Joyce Parsons, Ed.D, RN
Joyce Parsons, EdD, RN, returned to Hudson earlier this year to serve as the Director of Nursing, a role she previously held from 2005-2015. She’s dedicated her career to helping those struggling with addiction, and she brings a unique perspective based on her own...
Hudson Awarded Behavioral Health Care Accreditation from The Joint Commission
Salisbury, Md. – September 21, 2022 – Hudson Behavioral Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects...
Celebrating Recovery: A Full Circle Story
Recovery Month was founded in the United States in 1989 and since then has grown to be a worldwide celebration of the gains made by those in recovery. Every September, communities come together to “Go Purple” to celebrate individuals in recovery, recovery programs,...
Diversity and Inclusion in Recovery
Recovery is a lifelong process that takes hard work and dedication, but for many members of society the recovery process is made even more challenging by discrimination and bias, be it for their religion, culture, sexual orientation, or gender identity. ...
Hudson Welcomes Director of Nursing Joyce Parsons
Salisbury, Md. – June 28, 2022 – Hudson Behavioral Health has hired Joyce Parsons, EdD, RN as its new Director of Nursing. Parsons has a long career in nursing and supervision in the addiction treatment field. She was previously employed with Hudson Behavioral Health...