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HUB: Naloxone Distribution

The HUB program is dedicated to saving lives by providing free naloxone, a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, to community members. Through a comprehensive, one-hour training session, participants learn how to recognize the signs of an overdose, administer naloxone safely, and take essential steps to support those in need during an emergency. This training empowers individuals with the skills and confidence to respond to opioid overdoses, fostering a safer and more resilient community.

Scan the QR code to request your FREE naloxone training course, or contact:

Megan Perez
Naloxone Regional Community Distribution HUB Coordinator

(956) 787-7111, ext. 124
mperez@bhsst.org

Parenting Awareness & Drug Risk Education Services (PADRES)

Parenting Awareness & Drug Risk Education Services (PADRES) provides access to parenting education, child development & safety, & substance use & overdose awareness to families with children ages 6 and under. The PADRES program seeks to promote a healthy lifestyle & foster parent/child bonding skills. This program supports both youth & adults & both females & males. PADRES serves Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy, Brooks, & Starr County (in others).

PADRES offers families help with:

  • Parenting tips and skills based classes
  • Individual & group sessions
  • Provision of overdose prevention medication
  • Health screenings
  • Case management services inclusive of medical care access
  • Collaborative efforts improving access to health and wellness services/resources

Caring for Mommies (Pregnant & Parenting Intervention)

The Caring for Mommies program seeks to provide support for mommies dealing with current &/or past substance use, along with other risk factors such as domestic violence, mental health, teen pregnancy, CPS involvement, & financial distress. The program serves Cameron and Hidalgo counties in a virtual & in-person capacity.

Caring For Mommies assists with:

  • Support for expecting mothers or mothers of young children (under 6)
  • Parenting & family bonding classes
  • Collaborative community referrals
  • Monthly peer-led support group
  • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Task Force member
  • Provision of overdose prevention medication
  • Health screenings
  • Case management services inclusive of medical care access
  • Collaborative efforts improving access to health and wellness services/resources

Empowering Communities (Rural Border Intervention)

The Empowering Communities program provides prevention & intervention services to youth, adults & families living in rural border areas. who are at risk for substance use & mental health disorders. The program seeks to provided awareness; education, & access to community resources to best assist the needs of our youth & adults. This program serves Brooks, Cameron, Duval, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb, Willacy, & Zapata Counties.

Empowering Communities can assist with:

  • Case management
  • Referrals to resources
  • Evidence-based curriculum
  • Help for youth & adults dealing with domestic violence, financial distress, substance use, CPS involvement, & more

Contact

For more information please contact:
Miguel A. Garza, LCDC
(956) 787-7111, ext. 250
mgarza@bhsst.org

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