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Cabin Fever got you?  - Tired of being cooped up?  - Need to get out?

7/24/2020

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 ​Well if you answered yes to any of the above we may just have a possible solution for you. 
As many of you know I am a firm believer in having fun in recovery. We go to Road Runner Hockey Games, Indoor Football Games, we have great picnic barbecues the last one we cooked and enjoyed over a hundred hamburgers and over a hundred hot dogs! I think it's important to each individuals recovery effort and there are so many benefits from having fun that no matter which benefit applies to you one or all of them the important part is that you do something that is fun and puts that long forgotten smile back on your face. 
This Covid-19 Pandemic has put a damper on all of this and everything else for that matter.
So we have been racking our brains trying to figure out something that gets us out of the house, keeps us away from crowds, stays with-in the guidelines of social distancing and yet allows us all to have some fun. If you guessed a Scavenger Hunt/Amazing Race you guessed correctly! Behavioral Awareness Center is proud to announce our first ever Scavenger Hunt / Amazing Race! Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three to four-hour cruse through the city. Teams make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history and ending with a nice surprise gift at the end for whoever figures it all out first. Check back here often for details and look for details to be posted in the Clinic when you come in. 
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Mask Up Use the link below to order a pack of five masks at no charge

7/24/2020

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July 07th, 2020

7/7/2020

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​Before the pandemic, navigating recovery had plenty of challenges. A variety of barriers could present themselves at any given moment, but success was contingent upon the ability to show up and do the work. For many, this includes connection and fellowship in the recovery community, and engaging through self-help groups, such as relapse prevention groups here at Behavioral Awareness Center or outside community support groups like Narcotics Anonymous (NA). These groups provide safety and security in one’s sobriety. When this is taken away, we are putting an entire community at risk. The coronavirus pandemic has transformed everyday life for all people, but it is especially different for the recovery community. For those who are dealing with disease during our current pandemic, the one thing that is required to treat their disease is discouraged as it puts them at risk for the pandemic. Additionally, many enter treatment due to consequences of their use. With people not interacting in-person with family, friends or the workplace, the likelihood of consequences decreases, allowing use to  continue.
 
Why are we seeing a record number of relapses? Relapses generally fuel from feelings of loneliness (isolation), anxiety, loss of social support, and boredom. Recovery and 12 step groups offer a social support network and safe place to heal from emotional, mental and physical wounds. In the absence of these support groups, isolation and emotional distress can be significant triggers to relapse. As we continue to social distance, it is no surprise to see the vast rise in telehealth services being offered across the country. For those specifically struggling with substance use disorders, we expect that they pick up the phone, tablet, or computer and connect with professionals to continue treatment. It sounds easy, but for some, this can be extremely difficult. With access to telehealth services continuing, the shift to accepting virtual care is happening. Outcomes are trending in a positive direction. While the pandemic has fostered isolation, it has also generated an enormous amount of innovation and ingenuity. This is extremely promising for a community that thrives on in-person gatherings. People who were previously unable to receive services in person due to lack of transportation, living in remote area, medical problems, social and generalized anxiety, childcare, time constraints, etc. can now receive treatment virtually.
 
Another encouraging development in telehealth services is that clients report being more willing to self-disclose over this platform. Some patients with a history of trauma say they feel more secure sharing and interacting virtually versus face-to-face. This also extends to the family of loved ones struggling with addiction. Regardless of where they may be, services can be easier to coordinate.
Here at Behavioral Awareness Center we are offering a variety of Telehealth services  such as Individual counseling sessions, relapse prevention groups, family groups to name a few so if you are interested and would like more information give us a call or send me an email and I will get right back to you.
Relapse prevention groups are every Wednesday night at 6:30pm via Zoom Meeting. All Behavioral Awareness Center Clients are welcome. If you would like to attend send me your email address, call in and give it to the front office and they will make sure that it gets to me, and every Wednesday you will get an email invitation to join us!

Ross Croydon
​Assistant Clinical Director


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​May 18th-24th is Mental Health Awareness Week!

5/19/2020

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The theme of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week is kindness. Are you showing kindness to your mind, your body, and those around you?

After enduring the stress and loneliness of stay-at-home orders and minor or major disruptions to work, school, and home life, we are now navigating the process of opening things back up and taking the first steps into the new normal of pandemic life. Whether you worry that we’re opening too quickly, or have been chafing under stay-at-home measures, you are probably finding yourself dealing with higher than normal levels of stress, anxiety, or depression.

You may find that you are reaching for drugs or alcohol in times, amounts, or frequencies that you never would have in the days before COVID-19 changed our lives. And if you were already struggling with drinking or using drugs, this pandemic may have made it that much harder to hold onto the reins of your addiction.

You might be struggling to incorporate healthy self-care practices and find yourself turning to food, sex, or other unhealthy behaviors for a temporary mood boost.

But, times of chaos are also times of opportunity. Healthy coping skills can be learned, new positive habits can be practiced, and you can think of the pandemic as a “reset button” to build yourself up and be stronger, happier, and better prepared to navigate the stressors of the new normal. And, with virtual 12-step groups, and treatment programs with telehealth options, you can start your journey to sobriety or better mental health from the safety of your own home.

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Check in and Covid-19 Updates

5/15/2020

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So How is everyone doing? please feel free to post your comments. What you have to say matters! Behavioral Awareness Center continues to be open and provide services for all of our Clients as well as keeping are current hours of operation the same. We are also doing intakes so if you know anyone who is suffering from opiate addiction we are here and willing to help them change their lives. 
Groups have now taken on a new face and are being done via Zoom which many of you have participated in already and provided excellent feedback on ways to improve them. 
The Relapse prevention group is now being held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 by invitation only so if you would like to attend make sure we have a valid email address on file and you will be included. 
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March 22nd, 2020

3/22/2020

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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.

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COVID-19

3/18/2020

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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


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

3/17/2020

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

3/17/2020

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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
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RODEO OUTING WAS A SUCCESS!!

3/17/2020

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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. 
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