Family and Friends Monday Support Group
For loved ones of someone who is struggling with alcohol or drug abuse, it's important to know how to best help. In addition, it is vital that family and friends take care of themselves [...]
Appanoose County Law Enforcement Countermeasures
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 [...]
Gambling Prevention and Treatment
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 [...]
Risks of Depression in Adults – How can Sieda BHTS Help
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 [...]
Family Group for Anyone Affected by Another’s Substance Use
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 [...]
SUPER GRANDPARENTS message from BHTS Prevention
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. [...]
Birth Defects Prevention
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. [...]
41st Annual Governor’s Conference on Substance Use Disorders
Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services staff attended the 41st Annual Governor’s Conference on Substance Use Disorders. Substance Abuse counselor Lori Grim, Mark Gillman, Tiara Perez, Sheila Rogers, and Ben Wlydes. Frank Harper [...]
Sieda Prevention and Substance Abuse Education: Alcohol Awareness
Alcohol is not a ‘Rite of Passage.’ Sieda Prevention and Substance Abuse Educators along with Sieda and Sieda's Behavioral Health and Treatment Services want to raise mindfulness about the dangers of alcohol. Sieda Community [...]