Nueces County Opioid Task Force

Education. Prevention. Intervention.

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

.@UTHealthSA will be hosting overdose education and prevention training throughout January and February to help decrease the adverse impact of opioids on Texas residents.

You can sign up here: https://t.co/lqyVJ8kd9Y

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

Don't forget today at 3PM!

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

Join former Ohio Gov @JohnKasich and @TXMind Andy Keller for a Facebook Live conversation on national mental health policy and suicide prevention this Thursday, December 10th at 3:00 pm CST.

Event link to view: https://t.co/KnVTlTljJq

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

Join former Ohio Gov @JohnKasich and @TXMind Andy Keller for a Facebook Live conversation on national mental health policy and suicide prevention this Thursday, December 10th at 3:00 pm CST.

Event link to view: https://t.co/KnVTlTljJq

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

Today at 1:30 PM join @mrgbahec for a virtual seminar to discuss dealing with isolation and loneliness during COVID-19.

Register here: https://t.co/bnM5EaPfv5

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

#DYK that about 1 out of every 3 veterans getting treated for substance use disorder is also suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

"Some people suffering from PTSD turn to drugs."

Don't be afraid to seek help. Help is always here.

https://t.co/6USV9j21ua

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

Happy #VeteransDay to the brave women and men who served and continue to serve our country.

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

#DYK high school students with nonmedical opioid misuse may have an increased risk for heroin later in life? A national study examined the transition from prescription opioid use and misuse during adolescence to adult heroin use.
https://t.co/MxTobLWxH9

[Narat @_mintamoore]

Important information

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

Today we acknowledge the brave women and men that sacrifice their lives to save others. Thank you for all that you do and continue to do for our communities. We appreciate you! #NationalFirstRespondersDay

[Port Corpus Christi @ThePortofCC]

#NationalFirstRespondersDay #PortStrong

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

This week wraps up National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and we strongly encourage you to talk to your children about the use of Anabolic Steroids or other Appearance and Performing Enhancing Substances.

Please visit https://t.co/LGCaby00v4 for resources.

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

Today at 1PM @MHTTCNetwork will host a webinar "Hearing the Truth about Racism in Recovery." Participants will learn about how race is impacting recovery supports in the community and the behavioral health system and more.
https://t.co/NaOlttjQhH

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

Today marks the beginning of #NationalHealthEducationWeek which promotes awareness of public health issues and the importance of health education. A huge shout out to our education committee for their continuous efforts in helping spread awareness.

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug overdose deaths rose 4.6 % in 2019 to 70,980 including 50,042 involving opioids. Now reports are showing a significant rise during COVID. https://t.co/LKTm8pn5fO

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

Today is #NationalDepressionScreeningDay. Take this free anonymous test to discover any underlying health issues.

https://t.co/QcWyXd2Qv0

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

"The public, as well as many people working in health care and in the justice system, continues to view addiction as a result of moral weakness and flawed character." Important piece to help understand how the stigma of addiction can make problems worse. https://t.co/tFNTIfni90

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

Our friends at @samhsagov created a new mobile app, My Mental Health Crisis Plan, that allows individuals who have a serious mental illness (SMI) to create a plan to guide their treatment during a mental health crisis.

https://t.co/4e3wJbacm3

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

#DYK the daily use of cannabis was three times as high among young college adults not attending college compared to peers in college (2019)? https://t.co/chb6uL5MDy

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

As Suicide Prevention month comes to an end, here is a reminder that you're not alone. There are support lines and apps to help.

[Nueces County Opioid Task Force @NCOTF]

TOMORROW: Join our friends at Starlite Recovery Center for their webinar: Improving Resilience – Tired, dissatisfied, stressed? Know someone who is? led by Cynthia Pearsall MSN, RN - CNO of Impact Healthcare Management

Register here: https://t.co/nyr9qmlLYd