The UNIDAD coalition focuses on topics such as underage drinking, binge drinking, marijuana & synthetics, and prescription medication misuse. They work with local businesses and organizations to adopt policies aimed at preventing unused and unwanted prescription medicines from falling into vulnerable hands.
Serving Hidalgo County
For more information:
Allisoun Brenner
(956) 787-7111, ext. 224
abrenner@bhsst.org
CARE Project serves young adults (18 to 24) in the RGV area, specifically Cameron County, who have a history of trauma & may have, or are at high risk for substance use, HIV/AIDS &/or HCV.
CARE Project offers:
The Prevention Resource Center 11 (PRC11) is a program of Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas. PRC serves as the central data collection repository for Region 11 and the developer of a yearly Regional Needs Assessment (RNA).
To facilitate the development of the Regional Needs Assessment (RNA), PRC identifies local community and county data collection resources in Region 11. PRC also identifies local community, county and regional training needs and resources.
Valley Salud’s mission is to serve youth (ages 9-17), young adults (ages 18-25), parents/caregivers, and members of their support system from underserved or marginalized communities in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy Counties who have a history of trauma, use substances, experiencing mental health concerns, and who are at high risk for developing behavioral health conditions.
For more information on Valley Salud, contact:
Cindy Campos Saucedo, LCDC
(956) 787-7111, ext. 298
csaucedo@bhsst.org
the 2023
RegionalNeeds Assessment
the 2021
Risk and Protective Factors Handbook
Youth prevention programs focus on enhancing youth’s life skills in an effort to prevent them from engaging in alcohol and drug use. These programs provide curriculum to students at schools, conduct activities with groups of students/adults, and present on various topics as they relate to drug use.
Our Youth Prevention services focus on the Three Domains of Prevention: Universal, Selective, and Indicated.
Universal Prevention
The mission of universal prevention is to deter the onset of drug abuse by providing all individuals in a population with the information and skills necessary to prevent the problem. All members of the population share the same general risk for drug abuse, although the risk may vary greatly among individuals. Universal prevention programs are delivered to large groups without any prior screening for drug abuse risk status of the individual program recipients. The entire population is assumed at-risk for substance abuse.
Curriculums offered: Positive Action, Life Skills Training, Strengthening Families
Selective Prevention
Selective prevention targets specific subgroups of the population that are believed to be at greater risk than others. Age, gender, family history, place of residence (i.e., high drug use, or low-income neighborhoods) and victimization, or physical and/or sexual abuse may define the targeted subgroups. Selective prevention targets the entire subgroup regardless of the degree of risk of any individual within the group. One individual in the subgroup may not be at personal risk for substance abuse, whereas another individual in the same subgroup may be abusing substances.
Curriculums offered: Positive Action, Learning 2 Breathe
Indicated Prevention Strategies
Indicated prevention approaches are used for individuals who may or may not exhibit early signs of substance abuse but exhibit risk factors. Examples of risk factors include school failure, interpersonal social problems, delinquency, and other anti-social behaviors and psychological problems such as depression and suicidal behavior that increase their chances of developing a substance abuse problem. Indicated prevention programs typically address risk factors associated with the individual, such as conduct disorders and alienation from parents, schools, and positive peer groups.
Curriculums offered: CBSG (Curriculum-Based Support Group)
For more information or to request Prevention services, please contact:
Rafael Cepeda, Jr.
Prevention Divisional Director
(956) 787-7111 ext. 248
recepeda@bhsst.org
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:
Vanessa Ramos
Naloxone Regional Community Distribution HUB Coordinator
(956) 787-7111, ext. 124
vramos@bhsst.org
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:
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:
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:
For more information please contact:
Miguel A. Garza, LCDC
(956) 787-7111, ext. 250
mgarza@bhsst.org
Access to Care aims to enhance the availability of treatment and support services for people struggling with substance use disorders (SUD) within our current legal system, particularly in drug courts. This program acknowledges the importance of offering treatment rather than imprisonment for individuals dealing with SUD.
Through these awards, individuals caught up in the legal system due to their SUD will have access to a comprehensive range of care services. This includes everything from prevention and harm reduction to treatment and recovery support.
The CCW program provides screening, referrals, & mental health counseling for all healthcare providers affected in any way by the COVID pandemic. Our licensed counselor provides a trauma-informed approach in both individual & group counseling.
Both virtual & in person services available.
Fueling Hope is a Substance Use Outpatient Treatment Program which seeks to enhance access to treatment services for adults (18+) in Cameron & Hidalgo Counties. This program provides a comprehensive approach to meet & address our client’s needs. In-person & Virtual services available.
The program consists of a 12-week outpatient schedule of 6 individual and 24 group sessions. The treatment follows a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy curriculum featuring Motivational Interviewing techniques.
We currently offer outpatient treatment services for adults ages 18 and older. These services are available to individuals who are suffering from a substance use disorder. BHSST is a DSHS licensed treatment facility and can accept individuals who are insured or uninsured.
We currently offer outpatient treatment services for youth aged 13 to 17. These services are available to individuals who are struggling with a substance use disorder. BHS is a DSHS licensed treatment facility and can accept individuals who are insured or uninsured.
The program consists of a 12 week outpatient schedule. The treatment follows an evidenced-based approach featuring Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques.
Nueva Start‘s mission is to help people who are in prison and dealing with substance use issues. We aim to find these individuals, offer them the help they need, and support them on their journey toward better health and well-being. Additionally, we want to improve the support system for those who are coming back to the community after being incarcerated.
For program-specific information:
Miguel A. Garza, LCDC
(956) 787-7111, ext. 226
mgarza@bhsst.org
Access to Care aims to enhance the availability of treatment and support services for people struggling with substance use disorders (SUD) within our current legal system, particularly in drug courts. This program acknowledges the importance of offering treatment rather than imprisonment for individuals dealing with SUD.
The Door 2 Recovery program helps adults initiate & sustain long-term recovery from drugs & alcohol. The program provides a safe, welcoming, & judgement-free environment for individuals seeking to begin or continue their recovery journey from where ever they find themselves through our virtual services.
Door 2 Recovery offers virtual recovery support.
Nueva Start‘s mission is to help people who are in prison and dealing with substance use issues. We aim to find these individuals, offer them the help they need, and support them on their journey toward better health and well-being. Additionally, we want to improve the support system for those who are coming back to the community after being incarcerated.
The Recovery United (Recovery Support Services) program helps adults initiate & sustain long-term recovery from drugs & alcohol. The program provides a safe, welcoming, & judgement-free environment for individuals seeking to begin or continue their recovery journeys. Virtual services are available!
Recovery United offers:
Thursday:
10:00am – Focused Support Group
6:00pm – Focused Support Group
The Texas Targeted Opioid Response (TTOR) is a public health initiative with a mission to save lives and provide life-long support to Texans with opioid and stimulant use disorders by expanding access to prevention, integrated, treatment, and recovery support services.
Who Is Eligible for TTOR Grant Program Services?
For more information on BHS Recovery programs, please contact:
Miguel A. Garza, LCDC
(956) 787-7111 , ext. 250
mgarza@bhsst.org
Bringing Alcohol & Other Drug Research to Primary Care is a collaborative project between Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas & Baylor College of Medicine. The goal of this program is to disseminate the latest applicable research on alcohol & other substance use to primary care clinicians & practices & to provide implementation resources & support.
The R25 program offers:
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