Prevention - Education - Intervention - Recovery
BACODA is a non-profit organization assisting individuals, families, and communities to prevent substance use disorders through education, prevention, intervention, and recovery services in Brazoria, Galveston, Matagorda, Southeast Harris and Wharton County and the city of Pasadena.
MAY IS...
From Mental Health America:
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The world is constantly changing – for better or for worse – and it can be overwhelming to deal with everything going on around you.
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We know relationships and the pressures of work and school can impact your mental well-being, but it can be less obvious when the world around you is the root cause of issues. Politics, climate change, the economy, and other factors that can feel out of your control play a role in a person’s mindset.
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While society is getting more comfortable discussing mental health, it can still be hard to know “Where to Start” when it comes to taking care of your own well-being.
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Being able to maintain good mental health is essential to each and every individual’s overall health and well-being. Mental health conditions are common, manageable, and treatable.
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One in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year, and everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health.
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It is never too soon to seek treatment for your mental health. Getting help early saves lives.
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From Mental Health America:
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To fully understand how the world around us affects mental health, it is important to know what factors are at play – some of which an individual can change, such as screen time, and others that may be outside of their control, like access to basic resources or current events.
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Social drivers of health include economic status, education, your neighborhood, social inclusion, and access to resources like nutritious food, health care, green space, and transportation. All of these factors can have a far-reaching impact on not just your physical health, but also your mental health.
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Loneliness, current events, technology, and social drivers are having an impact on the mental well-being of Americans, but there are protective measures that can prevent mental health conditions from developing or keep symptoms from becoming worse or severe.
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Navigating uncertainty and fear about what is happening in the world and what the future holds can feel overwhelming, but no one has to suffer in silence. There is hope.
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In today’s tech-filled world, screens can dominate our daily lives and impact our mental well-being. What we choose to look at and how much time we spend on our devices really matters and can make a big difference in how we feel.
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It’s common to feel like no one understands what you’re going through, but reaching out can be the first step in improving your mental health. Loneliness can take a toll on your mental and physical health, and it’s important to find meaningful ways to connect with others.
If you or someone you know needs support NOW, see below for help.
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If you or someone you know needs help or support, The Trevor Project’s trained crisis counselors are available 24/7
at 1-866-488-7386, via chat at TheTrevorProject.org/Get-Help, or by texting START to 678678.
Call: 1-800-950-6264
Text: "Helpline" to 62640
Call, Text or Chat with the Help Line M-F, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. ET
Are you in a crisis?
Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741
¿Estás en una crisis?Llama o envía un mensaje de texto al 988 o envía un mensaje de texto con AYUDA al 741741
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
TTY: 1-800-487-4889
is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Or send your zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you.
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Educate Yourself on Alcohol Use and Abuse.
Know the Facts!
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We currently offer:
Texas Drug Offender Education Program.
15 Hours $125
For Dates, Details and Register click here!
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The Southeast Harris Community Coalition partnered with Goose Creek Consolidated ISD (GCCISD) to install a permanent vape device disposal drop box in the lobby of the GCCISD police department. Vape devices can be hazardous to our environment and this box will used by the school district to dispose of devices properly and safely. The vape drop box is open to parents of students in the district who find vape devices in their student’s bedroom and need to dispose of them. The box provides a quit hotline to encourage teens to seek help in quitting.
Check out BACODA's "Part 2" PSA as a follow up to "It's Okay to Not Be Okay."
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BACODA NEEDS YOU!
We are seeking local professionals to serve as agency board members.
If you are passionate about creating an environment for youth that is alcohol and drug-free, we invite you to apply.
Please contact Sue Roberts at Sue.Roberts@bacoda.org or 800-510-3111.
