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Nauset Together We Can
Parents Supporting Parents
Research and Reports
Recovery Month 2014
Tobacco-Free Community Partnership
Self-Help Highlights
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August 7, 2014


 
Welcome to the e-Newsletter from Barnstable County Regional Substance Abuse Council. This newsletter is designed to provide timely information on substance abuse and other related topics for people living and working in Barnstable County. 
 
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NAUSET TOGETHER WE CAN
After School Counselors Needed

Nauset Together We Can (NTWC)  is searching for an energetic, creative Program Leader who will be accountable for the implementation of the After School Community Center program in Orleans. 

 

The ideal candidate will possess a college education (preferably a Bachelor's degree in a related field); excellent oral and written communication skills; experience working with adolescents, preferably in a supervisory capacity; a positive attitude and a good sense of humor; a sincere interest in working with diversified youth interests.  

In alignment with the mission of NTWC, it is advantageous that the candidate may have some interest and experience with substance abuse education and prevention. 

For more information, view the full job description here or contact Ginia Pati.
PARENTS SUPPORTING PARENTS
Weekly Support Group
Parents Supporting Parents is a group of people who have come together as parents & family members coping & dealing with children/loved one's addiction.

Their mission is to support, strengthen & educate one another as they share their lives. Their goal is to help their loved ones find and live in recovery, and for all members to live a healthy lifestyle.

Weekly meeting are held on Mondays 6:30-8:30 PM at Alchemy Farm in FalmouthTo learn more, view the Parents Supporting Parents Facebook page.
RESEARCH AND REPORTS

Substance Use During Childhood or Adolescence is Linked to Long-Term Health Risks

According to a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), people who start using substances at a young age are at greater risk of needing treatment later.

 

In 2011, 74 percent of people ages 18 to 30 who were admitted for substance abuse treatment started using substances at 17 or younger. The report also showed that 10.2 percent of those admitted for treatment started using at age 11 or younger.

 

In addition, those who start using substances at a younger age are more likely to be using more than one substance when they are admitted for treatment.

 

More than 78 percent of those admitted who reported starting to use substances at age 11 or younger also reported abusing two or more substances when they started treatment. In contrast, for those who reported starting to use substances at age 25 to 30, less than half as many-30.4 percent-reported abusing two or more substances.

 

To view the complete report findings, click here.

RECOVERY MONTH 2014
September is Recovery Month

National Recovery Month is a national observance that educates Americans on the fact that addiction treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. 


 

In its 25th year, Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental and substance use disorders.


This year's theme,"Join the Voices for Recovery: Speak Up, Reach Out,"  encourages people to openly speak up about mental and substance use disorders and the reality of recovery, and promotes ways individuals can use to recognize behavioral health issues and reach out for help. 

Recovery Month spreads the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover.

For more information, visit SAMHSA's website.
TOBACCO-FREE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
You Can Quit!

According to recent data, Barnstable's rate of smoking during pregnancy is 79% higher than the statewide average.  The most recently released U.S. Surgeon General's report says that smoking during pregnancy can cause a variety of complications and birth defects. 

 

Health insurance plans will often help pay for the cost of medicines such as patches. Mass Health offers full coverage for medicines and support at co-pays less than $4. Physicians can make referrals to the Massachusetts QuitWorks program to help their patients quit smoking.

 

No one needs to do this alone. The MA Smokers' Helpline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) has tobacco treatment specialists that work with people over the phone. 
 
For more information on quitting smoking, click here.
SELF-HELP HIGHLIGHTS
Learn to Cope  
Learn to Cope is a support group for parents, family members, spouses, and caregivers who have a family member who is addicted to opiates, alcohol, or other drugs.

Learn to Cope offers experienced facilitators, resources, informational material, guest speakers (in long term recovery or professionals in the field), overdose education, and Narcan enrollment at all weekly meetings.  

Weekly meetings are held on Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 PM at the Yarmouth Police Station, One Brad Erickson Way. For more information call (508) 738-5148 or visit their website.

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Mothers Helping Mothers
Mothers Helping Mothers is a support group for women struggling with the emotional difficulties associated with addiction and recovery during the pregnant and postpartum phases of life.

Free childcare is provided during the meetings by The Children's Study Home.  Anyone planning on attending the meeting and needing childcare is asked to call ahead.  All ages are welcome. 

Weekly meetings are held every
Tuesday 7:30-9:00 PM at the John Wesley Methodist Church in Falmouth at 270 Gifford Street.  For more information, contact Deborah at (774) 392-0446 or Danielle at (508) 209-7533

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Alateen
Alateen is a fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking.  
 
There are two regular meetings run by Cape Cod Alateen: 
 
Wednesday - 7:00-8:00 PM in S. Dennis:  Church of the Nazarene, 209 Upper County Rd.
Friday - 7:30 - 8:45 PM in Cataumet:  Cataumet Methodist Church, 1091 County Rd. 

For more information, call 508-394-4555 (M-F 10AM - 3PM) or visit their new website at www.capeteens.com.
MASSACHUSETTS SUBSTANCE ABUSE HELPLINE

Massachusetts Substance Abuse Helpline Connects People with Services:  For tens of thousands of Massachusetts resident struggling with alcohol and other drug related issues, 

(800) 327-5050 is an important number.   Read more ... 

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