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
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