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March 22nd, 2020

3/22/2020

After reviewing Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Guidance provided by SAMSHA we have decided to make the following changes:

1. Any Client who is self pay with two week privileges will be able to pick up 28 days worth of medication.
Clients who have weekly privileges will be allowed to pick up 14 days worth of medication
Clients who are daily dosing will be allowed to pick up 7 days worth of medication provided they are stable.
All of the above changes go into effect immediately.
If you are an AHCCCS Client the maximum amount of doses you will be able to pick up is 14 days regardless of privilege level. Should this change you will be notified.

2. Relapse Prevention, Family Groups will still be conducted as usual on-line via Zoom Meeting In person groups are canceled until further notice. Life skills 2 being held at the Joel D. Valdez Library is Canceled.

3. All counseling sessions will be done via Zoom Meeting when possible.

COVID-19

3/18/2020

As a medically Assisted Treatment facility, it is critical that our doors remain open to our most vulnerable populations during this health pandemic.
To ensure we can continue providing the highest quality health care and continue to dispense Methadone we are taking proactive steps to safeguard the health and well-being of our staff and the patients we serve. We have been working diligently with SAMSHA and following all the recommended guidelines to stay in compliance along with following all to CDC recommendations.

Specific examples of the precautions Behavioral Awareness Center have put in place are as follows:

All staff members have received infection prevention and control training and are meticulously monitored to ensure compliance.
Thorough disinfection and hygiene guidance have been provided and is being monitored.
We have increased our level of sanitation by informing our industrial cleaning service to not only do a deep clean which was completed but to be extra diligent with all cleaning.
We have restricted internal access to only essential staff and Client traffic into the back office’s is being kept at a minimum.
There is a strict screening and triage process in place for all new admits.
We are asking Clients to not bring any extra people with them when they come to dose, and we have suspended all groups for thirty days and are offering an on-line relapse prevention group.
We are educating our patients so they will practice good hygiene and social distancing when they do have to go into the community.

With the COVID-19 situation evolving quickly, we will continue to monitor updates from the CDC and Pima County Health Department. The safety of our patients, their families, and our employees is our top priority, and we will remain steadfast in our efforts to reduce any risk associated with COVID-19. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me via email rcroydon@bacmethadone.com
Ross Croydon
Assistant Clinical Director, CADC11, LSAT

Mark Your Calendars April 28th, 2020 He's Back for Life Skills Part 11

3/17/2020

That's Right Chef Anthony is coming back to Tucson to show us all how to prepare not a dinner this time but a gourmet breakfast on a budget. If you remember the last time he was here he showed everyone how to prepare a stuffed chicken breast with stuffed Portobello mushrooms along with a choice of sides such as rice or potatoes all for $4.75 PER PERSON Now that works!
I can't wait to see what he brings us this time. If you would like to attend please let the front desk know and they will get you on the list. Remember March 28th, 2020

Relapse Prevention Groups Suspended !! Online groups still will be held

3/17/2020

Due to the presence of COVID-19 coronavirus in our region All Relapse Prevention Groups are suspended until April 21st, 2020 at which time we will re-evaluate and determine when to resume in person group sessions. The online meetings will continue with out interruption. The next online meeting is scheduled for 03/18/2020 at 6:00PM. They were to be held every other week but because of the in person groups being cancelled they will be every Wednesday at 6:00PM.

Thank you for your support in this matter.

Ross Croydon
Assistant Clinical Director, CADC11

RODEO OUTING WAS A SUCCESS!!

3/17/2020

The Rodeo was alot of fun and we had a really good turn out! Thank you for attending it is important to have fun in recovery and to find or rekindle old hobbies. It really does help prevent relapse.

The January Winner is-----------3416

1/29/2020

The Rodeo is Coming to Tucson !!!!!

1/21/2020

Relapse Prevention Fun in Sobriety
While using most individuals isolate themselves and give up the things that they once enjoyed doing, going to sporting events, going to the park for a picnic, going to the movies, and so on. An important part of recovery is learning how to have fun again. Getting back into society and enjoying the things that life has to offer. As part of the relapse prevention series of groups we do just that. We go to Hockey Games, Have BBQ’s at the park. Next month the Rodeo is coming to Tucson and we are going!!! We have a limited amount of tickets available so if you would like to go contact Ross to get you name on the list. Clients that have attended the most relapse prevention groups have priority after that it is first come first served so do not wait! Get your ticket now!
Ticket is for Client only and includes a meal if you intend to bring family you will need to purchase tickets at the box office

Relapse Prevention Groups

1/20/2020

You asked for it so we did it! At our last stakeholder meeting Clients said that they would attend relapse prevention groups if they were held on Saturdays so as of January 1st, 2020 we now have relapse prevention group one saturday per month, and if the demand is high enoungh we will add additional Saturdays. Speak with your primary counselor or check the board for the current scheduled dates.

Behavioral Awareness Center in The News !!!!!!

5/17/2019

Check out the Article written by Jeff Gardner who writes for Tucson Local Media the Article is entitled "Fighting Addiction from Every Angle" Jeff did a wonderful job. You can find it here https://www.tucsonlocalmedia.com/eedition/page_0d76cca1-98da-55e9-9d38-d4cd87d528e0.html

May 17th, 2019

5/17/2019

TICKET PRICE FOR BEHAVIORAL AWARENESS CLIENTS $16.00 Buy Your Tickets Now!!!
Where: Tucson Arena Time: Game starts at 6:00pm Come early for easy parking and events (See Below)
WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH TICKET PURCHASE:
Activities that occur at all Tucson Sugar Skulls include:
1. Great professional football action on a 50-yard field with no sidelines. The fans are right next to the field. It’s “half the field, double the action, and triple the fun!!”

2. Free Pre-game Tailgate Party, two hours before the game, located in the plaza just north of the TCC ticket windows on the plaza next to the Leo Rich Theater. We have face painters, a live band, games from Dave & Buster’s, and more.

3.Post-game Autograph Session – all fans are allowed on the field following the game to get autographs and take pictures of the Sugar Skulls players and Sugar Dolls Dance Team. It’s for 20 minutes.
4.You get to have a night out filled with fun and good company

Counts as a Relapse Prevention Group !!!!!!

Parking- It is best to arrival early and park on the street it’s free!
You can also park in the structure which is less than the $10.00 Parking Charge at the gate.