During this time of social distancing and isolation with the COVID-19 pandemic many people may have feelings of loneliness, distress, frightened of uncertainty, anxiety, and depression. With isolation a person may even start to [...]
During the week of March 20, 2020, National (Kick Butts Day) takes place. The tobacco national day of action, includes youth, educators, parents, health advocates, and concerned citizens. Moreover, those who focus is on raising awareness [...]
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services Prevention department is raising awareness this month through presentations, radio talk shows, and by working with community leaders to complete readiness [...]
In addition to providing full Substance Use Disorder Service, Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services also provides Problem Gambling Treatment Services in the 10 counties that we serve. These services include screenings, assessments, and [...]
Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services (BHTS) seek to educate on the dangers of tobacco through Tobacco Prevention Specialist, Lisa M. Her mission is to provide education and programming across our counties that address the dangers of [...]
Iowas who want to be prepared in the event they encounter someone experiencing an opioid overdose can now obtain free naloxone (Narcan nasal spray) through the statewide Tele-Naloxone Project. The Tele-Naloxone project is a [...]
Photo of Ilene Johnson, Prevention Specialist doing a presentation in Centerville about Your Life Iowa in January 2020 If you or a loved one are facing a problem with alcohol, drugs, gambling, mental [...]
Sieda Tobacco Prevention Specialist with Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services has shared a new Tobacco sales law. As of December 20, 2019, new federal legislation was signed by President Trump. This raises the age for [...]
Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services (BHTS) staff worked together this week to complete several team building activities. Because many of the staff work in outer offices, they don’t get to work directly [...]
The Holiday Lottery Responsible Gambling Campaign raises awareness about the risks of youth gambling. The focus during the holdiays is to educate communities on the dangers of buying lottery tickets for children. Conversations with [...]
