Drug Prevention and Treatment Resources

Article compiled by Gretchen Devine of the United Way

With the turning of the New Year, many of us choose to examine our lives to see where we can make positive changes. We all know people who make resolutions to exercise more, learn a new skill, or drop unhealthy habits. If one of your resolutions is to stop or prevent a dependence on alcohol, here are some resources that can help you! These resources have been compiled by United Way of Utah County as part of a 211 resource database. Click on the links below to find out more information. You can also find more programs that could be of interest to you by calling 211 or accessing their website -> http://www.unitedwayuc.org/find-help/united-way-2-1-1

Prevention Focused:

Parents Empowered  ->link to http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/ programs/10493090307.html

Provides information and tools for parents to help their children stay alcohol-free. Research shows parental disapproval of underage drinking is the #1 reason youth choose not to drink. (SAMSHA, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2005.)

MADD Strenghtening Families Program  ->                            link to http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/ programs/10493074064.html

Mother's Against Drunk Driving has produced a Home-Use DVD version of the internationally acclaimed Strengthening Families Program (SFP). It is a 10-part entertaining series of parenting and youth skill lessons for families to watch together in their own homes.

The Strengthening Families Program skills are research proven to create happier families, healthier brains, and alcohol and drug-free kids. If you watch the DVD with your family and use the downloadable handouts and worksheets, it will help you to have better kids, develop happier family relationships, and keep your kids addiction free.

Questions? Email: maddsfp.dvd@gmail.com 

Utah County Department of Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/programs/10484381241.html

Education, information, and referral for alcohol and drug abuse treatment services.  For more information call: 801-851-7127 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday/ 8:00am-4:30pm

Partnership for a Drug Free America – wonderful website with information on drugs commonly abused, how to identify if someone is using drugs, suggestions on how to intervene with someone using drugs, and a 1-800 number you can call to talk to a professional that can give you more intervention tips.  See: http://www.drugfree.org/   

Treatment Focused:

Aspen Counseling Services  ->http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/programs/10488416887.html

Aspen Counseling Services provides therapists who are highly trained in helping individuals struggling with addiction.

Help Nest Inc. ->http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/programs/10462442664.html

An interactive resource and information “HUB” or “one stop” community for all information, services, and products necessary for a successful recovery for people of all ages. Help Nest offers a large range of services for people dealing with substance abuse, mental health issues, domestic conflict, and all other social diseases. It’s for people from all walks of life in need of help, rehabilitation, re-training, employment, transportation, education, housing, family counseling, support groups, etc.

Mountain View Detox Center ->http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/programs/6172673.html

Mountain View Detox Center is an inpatient emergency medical/surgical stabilization service for adults with drug, alcohol and related health issues. Inpatient stay includes: crisis intervention, assessment, referral, and medical management.

Foothill Day/Night Outpatient ->http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/programs/2627676.html

Provides outpatient treatment for substance abusers such as support groups and counseling. Call 801-851-7113 for more information.Hours of Operation: M-Th: 8 am - 8 pm, F: 8 am - 12 pm

Therapy for Mental Health, Substance Abuse or Domestic Violence ->http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/programs/2206918.html

The Institute for Cognitive Therapy, Inc. provides individual and group therapy as well as psycho-education classes that include topics such as anger management, parenting, relapse prevention, self-esteem, goal setting, and others. Hours of Operation: M-Th: 9 am - 8 pm; Sat: 8 am - 2 pm

Alcoholics Anonymous of Utah County ->http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/programs/1418482.html

Offers a substance abuse support group that as well as information, assistance and fellowship to alcoholics who want to stop drinking. Hours of Operation: M,T,F: 9 am - 1 pm, W: 2 pm - 6 pm, Th: 2 pm - 6 pm