Travis County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

Kids Living Well will host their August 27th monthly meeting at 9 am with a presentation on “The interplay between mental health, behavioral health and substance use issues,”​by  Dr. Lori Holleran Steiker, professor a the UT School of Social Work.  Also there will be a vote on whether to move … Continue to full story .......

As the coronavirus pandemic wears on with no end in sight, Tony Salvatore keeps hearing from more and more young adults in crisis.  Young adults are totally overwhelmed by everything,” said Salvatore, the chairperson of the Montgomery County Suicide Prevention Team hotline. “They’re not so much concerned about getting COVID-19 … Continue to full story .......

If you suspect that your child or adolescent is at risk for developing mental illnesses or substance use disorders, the best thing you can do is intervene with services as soon as possible.  Research has indicated that adolescence is a vulnerable time for addiction and mental health disorders to develop … Continue to full story .......

Aug. 5, 2020 – (KXAN) — COVID-19 is tough on all of us, but on top of that stress imagine battling addiction along with isolation, depression and constant change.   If you are struggling with alcoholism and need help, Austin AA could provide some help. You can also call the … Continue to full story .......

Our next YSAPC membership meeting is scheduled for August 25, 11:30am-1:30pm (rescheduled from August 4).  We will send a follow up email the week of August 11 with a meeting link, information about joining the meeting, and a Letter of Intent between YSAPC and Kids Living Well regarding a proposed … Continue to full story .......

Hello Travis County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (YSAPC) members – below is announcement from MADD with an updated list of workshops for their Power of Youth Summer Virtual Learning Series. These will take place on Tuesdays at 1:00 P.M. starting 6/16/20 and running through 8/18/20.

The program is hosted … Continue to full story .......

We would like to invite YSAPC members to participate in the upcoming meeting of Kids Living Well  on Thursday, May 28, 9-10:30am, is focused on the Travis County Children’s Mental Health Plan/CMHP. It is an opportunity to participate in the updating of the Children’s Mental Health Plan and work … Continue to full story .......

May 20, 2020 (KXAN) — There could be counterfeit pain medication circulating Travis County, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office says.  Detectives have responded to two cases, one May 14 and the other May 17, of people in their 20s dying from what appeared to be oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl. … Continue to full story .......

(CNN) As many as 75,000 Americans could die because of drug or alcohol misuse and suicide as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to an analysis conducted by the national public health group Well Being Trust.

The group is sounding the alarm that the growing unemployment crisis, economic downturns … Continue to full story .......

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police say five recent deaths by overdose may be linked to counterfeit pills making their way across Austin.  APD says the counterfeit pills are made with fentanyl, making them extremely deadly.  Here’s what police want you to be on the lookout for:

Counterfeit Oxycodone may be … Continue to full story .......