Connecting the Dots -BYDC has launched a new parent education program called “Connecting the Dots.” Youth seem to be one step ahead of parents and adults when it comes to hiding and concealing alcohol and drug abuse. Typically a youth has been abusing alcohol or drugs 1 to 2 years before a parent suspects there is a problem. This program is designed to help parents and community members see small indications or “dots” that could lead to alcohol and drug abuse.
Prevention is key! Parents are the number one factor when kids are deciding to use alcohol or drugs. Talk to your kids often about your disapproval of using alcohol and drugs while they are underage; educate yourself of the risks associated with alcohol and drug abuse; don’t think, “It’s Not My Child”— every parent should assume their child is as susceptible as any other child; Set clear rules and consequences; and be a positive role model. For more information go to our website at www.bydc4youth.com or call to schedule a presentation.
SPAN: Suicide Prevention Action Network - Monthly meetings-1st Thursday of each month, 12:00 noon at Behavioral Health in Idaho Falls. Contact Roma Hawkins for more details at ei.span@hotmail.com
Recommended viewing and reviews at RADAR.
http://radar.boisestate.edu/
Community Recovery Support
Community Resources
- Behavioral Health - 528-5700
- FREEMED-unable to pay for prescriptions? Call for appt at 528-6337
- Prescription Drug Disposal-Bonneville Cty Sheriffs Office-605 N. Capital Ave. Idaho Falls
- Prescription Drug Disposal-Jefferson Cty Sheriffs Office-210 Courthouse Way, Rigby
- Community Family Clinic-no insurance? sliding fee scale-call for appt at 528-7655
- Upper Valley Community Health Services-treats patients regardless of their ability to pay-call for appointment at 624-4100 (St. Anthony, Idaho)--medical/dental services
- Suicide Hot Line 1-800-708-3474
- Idaho Careline 1-800-926-5288 or 2-1-1
- Children's Mental Health Council
- Idaho Federation of Families
- Bonneville Interagency Council (lists many local resources)
- Bonneville Youth Development Council-528-0143
- Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws-Nancy Lopez- 390-0747
- NAMI Idaho - 1-800-572-9940
- NAMI Family to Family-523-2394 or 522-3910-new class starting February 10th
- Salvation Army-605 N. Blvd, Idaho Falls - 522-7200
- Soup Kitchen - 301 S. Blvd, Idaho Falls - 557-5750
- SPAN (Suicide Prevention Action Network) 1-800-273-TALK
- St. Vincent DePaul-433 May St. Idaho Falls-522-6280
- Suicide Prevention Action Network of Southeast Idaho - 208-716-1231
- Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition http://tetonvalleymentalhealth.com/
- The Clothes Closet 529-4673
Recommended Reading or Websites!
*Easy to Read for Adults: Check out this new webpage www.easyread.drugabuse.gov
Health & Welfare Children's Mental Health
and Adult Mental Health Programs
- Idaho Falls 528-5700
- Rexburg 359-4750
- Salmon 756-2985
- Blackfoot 785-5871