Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services Prevention Staff started providing Gambling Prevention services on January 2nd, 2019. In conjunction with the new Integrated Provider Network. There is a set curriculum our Prevention Staff have [...]
Binge Drinking We have heard the term before and equate it with a person drinking 20-30 beers on a weekend. Binge drinking is defined with a lot less alcohol than what most people think. [...]
Several groups in Appanoose County are working to stop underage alcohol use and driving under the influence (DUI). The Appanoose County Collaboration Council (ACCC) and Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services (BHTS) have partnered [...]
In Iowa, 88% of the population has gambled in the past 12 months. For most of these people, gambling is fun and a form of recreation. They go into the situation knowing they may [...]
Depression in adults is widely under-recognized and undertreated. Part of the problem is people assume depression is a normal part of aging. Sadness, grief and temporary “down” moods are normal. However, persistent depression that [...]
Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services (BHTS) every week holds a Family Group for anyone being affected by another person’s substance use. When a family member has a substance use disorder this can upset the [...]
A POWERFUL ROLE Grandchildren have a special relationship with their Grandpa and Grandma. As a grandparent, you can say things to and get information from teens with much more ease than can a parent. [...]
Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services (BHTS) offer training for alcohol retailers called Merchant Alcohol Training. For businesses with a liquor license, it is important to train employees and managers in responsible alcohol service. [...]
In February 2015, Appanoose County was one of twelve counties chosen to participate in the Iowa Partnership for Success (IPFS) project. A program started by the Iowa Department of Public Health through the Substance [...]
Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment reminds you that January is Birth Defects Prevention. One of the most preventable health issues is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Drinking alcohol at any time during pregnancy can harm a baby. [...]
