96% of Pacific County High School Seniors have not used prescription medication that was not prescribed to them.
According to the 2018 Washington State Healthy Youth Survey
Do you have prescription medication at home?
Is it locked up?
Is it easily accessible to youth?
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Through the collaboration of Teen Advocacy Coalition, Road 2 Resiliency, and WellSpring Community Network, safe storage tools are provided at no cost to community members to help reduce the number of youth using medication that was not prescribed to them.
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Click HERE to request
a medication bag.
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What are Opioids?
Opioids are a class of drugs commonly used to reduce pain, and can negatively affect the rewards center in the brain, leading users to need more and more over time. As a result, these drugs can be highly addictive. These include:
- Heroin
- Prescription pain relievers including:
- Oxycodone
- Hydrocodone
- Codeine
- Morphine, etc.
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Local Resources for Treatment and Mental Health Services
Recovery & Support Groups
Local Resources for Treatment Services
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True North ESD 113
www.truenorth113.org Student Assistance & Treatment Services For more information, please contact Jessica Verboomen at jverboomen@esd113.org Lifeline Connections Outpatient substance use and mental health treatment programs are now available in a virtual environment. Patients can complete an assessment, see their counselor, go to group or anything else their customized treatment plan requires. To schedule a virtual appointment, please call 800-604-0025 or email admissions@lifelineconnections.org. |
Willapa Behavioral Health
WBH is accepting new clients/patients for all services. They are currently offering face-to-face visits provided staff and clients meet the criteria for safe entry into all of three locations (Long Beach, Raymond, Montesano). **Also offering appointments via Telehealth and phone. To schedule an appointment, please call (360) 942-2303. |
Local Resources for Mental Health Services
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South Bend Jr/Sr High School Student Counseling Services
Mrs. Adrianne Lartz, South Bend School Counselor, is providing virtual counseling sessions to South Bend students. For questions or to schedule an appointment, please email her at: alynch@southbendschools.org Chauncey Davis Elementary School Student Counseling Services Ms. Kayla Camenzind is the social worker for the South Bend School District, serving students preschool - 6th grade. She works with students, staff, and families to support students in becoming academically, socially and emotionally successful. Services offered: - Whole class social / emotional lessons -Small group social skills -Brief therapeutic interventions. For emotional and social support at home, or for questions, please contact Ms. Camenzind at kcamenzind@southbendschools.org Raymond School District During this period of remote learning, the Raymond School Counseling Department is offering virtual appointments. This is one way for students and families to continue to have access to school counseling services. Counseling appointments will be Zoom video conferencing, phone and/or computer audio. To schedule an appointment please email your school counselor at lowen@raymondk12.org. If you are a Raymond student and would like to check in with your school counselor complete the form here. Naselle - Grays River Valley Student Counseling Services Mr. Justin Laine, School Guidance Counselor, is available by request for students and parents by phone, email or text and willing to connect virtually as needed. Please email Mr. Laine at jlaine@naselleschools.org or call/text at (360) 480-9643. |
Teen Link
Teen Link is a group of teen volunteers trained to listen to your concerns and talk with you about whatever’s on your mind – bullying, drug and alcohol concerns, relationships, stress, depression or any other issues you’re facing. No issue is too big or too small! Calls and chats are confidential. Visit teenlink.org, or follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Lifeline Connections Outpatient substance use and mental health treatment programs are now available in a virtual environment. Patients can complete an assessment, see their counselor, go to group or anything else their customized treatment plan requires. To schedule a virtual appointment, please call 800-604-0025 or email admissions@lifelineconnections.org. Sources of Strength A best practice youth suicide prevention project designed to harness the power of peer social networks to change unhealthy norms and culture, ultimately preventing suicide, bullying, and substance abuse. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram. |
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