The definition of prevention is the action of stopping something from happening or arising. Sieda Prevention and Substance Abuse Education staff strive to do just that. Their services span across all ages and [...]
Although alcohol misuse has decreased over the years, it is still the most commonly used substance in Iowa. Therefore, making underage drinking, heavy drinkers, and adult binge drinkers a concern for Sieda Behavioral [...]
Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services are increasing awareness of the dangers of gambling in our ten-county catchment area. Staff is speaking with lottery retailers and patrons, looking at trends in gaming and discussing [...]
Parenting isn’t easy. Especially when it comes to talking to your children about alcohol and drugs. Many parents hope to avoid the subject entirely. However, as a parent, you have far more influence than [...]
According to the 2018 Iowa Youth Survey, 22.4% of 11th grade students, 8.3% of eighth grade students and 2.4% of sixth grade students currently use e-cigarettes. The long-term health consequences for youth using these products [...]
Gambling problems can happen without being totally out of control. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), describes at-risk gamblers as those having one or more of the symptoms listed below. With problem gamblers [...]
Prevention Staff with the Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services Unit (BHTS) provide training for our area businesses on drug-free workplaces. In Iowa, if a business performs drug testing, they must provide supervisors with [...]
Over the past year, Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services (BHTS) have provided services to approximately 1,500 individuals for addiction, and mental health co-occurring conditions. Sieda Behavioral Health & Treatment has maintained CARF Accreditation [...]
Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services seek to educate on the dangers of tobacco use by way of our Tobacco Prevention Specialist, Lisa M. Lisa, provides education and programming across many of our counties [...]
Kitty Bogle is with Sieda’s Behavioral Health and Treatment Services Prevention Department. Kitty has been at Sieda Community Action for 17 years and a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) for 5 years. Hence, as a Prevention [...]
