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BACODA is hiring a Community Coalition Coordinator for Matagorda County. If you are interested in joining our team, visit our employment page at https://www.bacoda.org/employment-opportunities

BACODA offers the Texas Drug Offender Education Program online. Visit https://www.bacoda.org/drug-offender-education-registration to register.

Today is National Day of Encouragement! Find time today to talk to friends and family and give them positive encouragement! If you know someone who is in the process of quitting ni****ne, reach out and let them know you’re there for them and that they’re doing great!

9/8 marks the inaugural 988 Day! This annual event is dedicated to spreading awareness of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and emphasizing the importance of mental health support. Use to share how the is about “No Judgment. Just Help.” See how you can participate: Samhsa.gov/988Day.

Mark your calendars: 9/8 is the first annual ! Be part of the movement happening nationwide to promote the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and mental health support. Find more information about 988 Day and how you can get involved: samhsa.gov/988Day

Grief can come in many different forms. If you’re grieving and unsure how to cope, consider using these tips. For more about , visit TurnToSupportsTX.org.

Life has its ups and downs. It’s easier to get through when you have people by your side to . TurnToSupportsTX.org

When tough times come, we all need friends to lean on for support. If you’re struggling with mental health or substance use and unsure how to ask your friends for help, find suggestions by using the Check-In tool at TurnToSupportsTX.org.

Social media can be overwhelming. If the algorithm has you feeling anxious, these tips to help you overcome your stress. TurnToSupportsTX.org

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Throughout our lives, people will drift in and out for a number of reasons. In times of need, sometimes reconnecting with someone from the past can help heal the present. You never know who may need someone to . TurnToSupportsTX.org

Youthworks-BACODA staff Toya Jones visited Dickinson Senior Community Center with an activity featuring decorating "Hello Sunshine" bags. Can't wait to see what they carry in those gorgeous bags at the next event!

Recovering after experiencing a disaster can be difficult. You and your loved ones may experience sadness, anger, anxiety, and more.

To learn more about common reactions and find ways to cope, explore our resources: http://samhsa.gov/dtac/disaster-survivors

BACODA staff attended the Annual Prevention Providers' Meeting (APPM) which featured Prevention and Behavioral Health Promotion providers across the state of Texas. The objective: Learn from local and national experts, connect with fellow professionals and consider new or improved ways to conduct behavioral health best practices. Huge thanks to Community Advocacy Research & Evaluation Consulting Group, Inc.'s Texas Prevention Training Team for putting on a fabulous event on the heels of Beryl.

🌟Join Us July 23 at 1 PM EST!🌟

Don’t miss our webinar on “Understanding Use Disorders & Stigma” with Dr. Brian Fuehrlein. Gain insights into neurobiological pathways, impacts, and the effects of stigma.

Register now! https://bit.ly/3VCRD0p

It may take several days after a disaster before the overwhelming feelings start. From stress to grief and even exhaustion. There is help!

"The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters."-SAMHSA

Disaster Distress Helpline The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to....

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Need help? Schedule an appointment for an assessment. Call BACODA at 800-510-3111. Fee may apply. Call for details.

Mark your calendar for the 4th Annual YAS Summit! Youth in grades 6th-12th. They do not want to miss this! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

Have a great 4th of July!
Remember: Never get into a boat with a driver under the influence. No matter the term, if a person is feeling high, buzzed, stoned, wasted or drunk, he or she is impaired and should not be out on the water.

The federal BAC limit for BUI is .08… just like driving a car. Impaired boating is impaired driving.

Designate a sober driver BEFORE leaving!

Operation Dry Water weekend is held annually near the Fourth of July
holiday, a time known for increased boating activity and prevalent
alcohol use, leading to subsequent boating incidents and fatalities. Don't drink and boat! Elect a sober skipper before leaving the dock.

Alex Otte | Operation Dry Water PSA (30 sec) in Operation Dry Water Alex Otte was 13-years old when a drunk boater ran her over as she sat on her jet ski. Her injuries were so severe she was not expected to survive. This is Alex's…