Resources

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Website		Category
		Resources Mental Health
A Journey to Healing Hearts- Tampa Bay	This is a support group for those who know the feeling of devastation at the loss of a loved one or friend to a drug related incident. This is an open support group that meets monthly so family members or friends can provide bereavement support to each other.	Recovery-Treatment Support Group, Tampa Bay
2019 Summit Brochure		2019 Summit
211 Tampa Bay Crisis Center	Since 1972, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay has been committed to bringing help, hope and healing to people facing serious life challenges. What we do and how we do it has changed dramatically over the years—and it will continue to evolve—but there is one thing that has never changed: the extraordinary dedication of Crisis Center volunteers, donors, and staff. Speak confidentially.... Suicide Information	Addiction, Recovery-Treatment Crisis, Tampa Bay, Suicide
Above the Influence- Drug Facts	Fact is that while you’re a teen (and even into your early 20’s!), you’re still growing and developing, and drug abuse during these years in particular can have a lasting impact. Another fact to consider: the brain is much more vulnerable to addiction during these years. 90% of Americans with a substance abuse problem started smoking, drinking or using other drugs before age 18.	Drugs All Drugs
ACE Suicide Prevention Program Info- Veterans and Family	Website Brochure The purpose of ACE is to help Veterans, their family members and friends. Learn that they can take the necessary steps to get help. The acronym ACE (Ask, Care, Escort) summarizes the steps needed to take an active and valuable role in suicide prevention.The purpose of ACE is to help Veterans, their family members and friends. Learn that they can take the necessary steps to get help.	Prevention Suicide, Veteran
ACTS- Additional Programs	The Olivia Project (Juvenile Assessment Center)- Free program offers one on one family support, child assessment and referral, drug testing... addresses all life issues- drug abuse to sexual abuse to grief.... Peer Support, Jail Diversion, ARRIS Program	Community Resources, Prevention, Recovery-Treatment Hillsborough, Family, Olivia Project, ARRIS Program, ACTS, Recovery, Prevention
Adderall Addiction Support	If you don’t really need to take it, Adderall side effects can be very serious, because it is technically an amphetamine, a dangerous type of drug for anyone to abuse. Although very rare, an overdose of Adderall can cause cardiac issues, stroke and death. The most common side effects people experience when abusing Adderall are not life-threatening. That said, there other *side effects that are dangerous and demand immediate* medical attention**. Link to infograph	Drugs, Recovery-Treatment Support Group, Adderall, infographic, National
Addiction Rosary		Addiction, Community Resources, Recovery-Treatment Addiction Rosary
Addiction- StopRxDrugAbuse	Addiction is a preventable, treatable but not curable disease. No one would ever choose a life of addiction however it is poor choices lead a person to a life of addiction. Often misinformation or lack of information play a key role to making these poor, life changing choices. For this reason drug prevention education is essential in every school, community center and home.	Addiction addiction, Recovery, Substance Abuse
Al-Anon	Al-Anon is a mutual support group of peers who share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives. ALSO, Alateen is a peer support group for teens who are struggling with the effects of someone else’s problem drinking.	Recovery-Treatment Support Group, National
Alcoholics Anonymous		Recovery-Treatment Support Group, National
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention	Get help, Stories, Resources, Join a chapter, Learn the facts	Suicide, Faith-based
American Society of Addiction Medicine	ASAM, founded in 1954, is a professional society representing over 4,000 physicians, clinicians and associated professionals in the field of addiction medicine. ASAM is dedicated to increasing access and improving the quality of addiction treatment, educating physicians and the public, supporting research and prevention, and promoting the appropriate role of physicians in the care of patients with addiction.	Addiction Advocacy, Education, Professionals
ASAM- Addiction	Addiction is a primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry. Dysfunction in these circuits leads to characteristic biological, psychological, social and spiritual manifestations. This is reflected in an individual pathologically pursuing reward and/or relief by substance use and other behaviors.	Addiction addiction resources, addiction
Be Med Wise- Abuse Prevention	Prevent prescription medicine abuse toolkits	Drugs, Prevention Prevention
Botivin LifeSkills Training		Prevention Prevention, Evidence-Based
Celebrate Recovery	Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life.	Recovery-Treatment Support Group, National
Center on Addiction	At Center on Addiction, we are on a mission to transform how our nation addresses addiction. We are the only national nonprofit committed to supporting the whole family as they address every aspect of substance use and addiction, from prevention to recovery.	Addiction addiction
Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Addictions		Addiction, Recovery-Treatment Assessment Instruments, Research, Professionals, Trials, addiction resources
cfbhn.org/service-locator	Service Locator- Adult, Children- Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Housing.....	Community Resources, Recovery-Treatment 2019 Summit, Mental Health, Florida, Hillsborough
Chasing the Scream	What if everything you think you know about addiction is wrong? One of Johann Hari's earliest memories is of trying to wake up one of his relatives and not be able to. As he grew older, he realized he had addiction in his family. Confused, unable to know what to do, he set out on a three-year, 30,000-mile journey to discover what really causes addiction--and what really solves it.	Addiction, Resources Book
City of Angels- NJ	Hello, and welcome to the City of Angels website. City of Angels NJ, Inc. was founded in January of 2009 after identifying the needs in our community of the addicted and their families for increased support, interventions and referrals. At COA, we offer support with the hope that we may be able to give people calm guidance as they approach the daily challenges faced by those affected with addictions.	Recovery-Treatment Support Group, New Jersey
Colorado Opioid Deaths have increased since legalization of marijuana	.	Drugs Opioid
Compassionate Friends	The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is an international organization with over 600 local chapters across the United States. It was founded in Coventry, England, in 1969, by Rev. Simon Stephens. When two young boys died within days of each other, Rev. Stephens brought the parents of these children together in hopes they could best support and understand each other through this painful loss. TCF's longevity is a testament to this form of parents helping parents	Recovery-Treatment Support Group, Maryland
Concerned Veterans for America	We are veterans from every branch of uniformed services and every conflict from World War II to the Global War on Terror. We are the family members of those who have proudly worn the uniform. We are freedom-loving citizens who value America’s heroes and are concerned about the fate of our country. We come from all walks of life and live in every community across America.	Veteran
Creating a Trauma Informed State	Creating a Trauma Informed State photos from the event A Showcase of Florida's Cutting Edge Trauma Initiatives (PDF)	Resources Florida, Trauma, 2019 Summit
D.A.R.E.	D.A.R.E. Education Programs The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program is the most comprehensive drug prevention curricula in the world taught in thousands of schools throughout America’s 50 states and its territories, as well as in 50+ other countries reaching more than 1.5 million students annually.	Prevention Prevention
DEA- Drug Identification	Pictures and information on a varity that are abused.	Drugs All Drugs
DEA- Drug Paraphernalia	Additional Information	Drugs drugs, Parents
DFAF- The Truth About Marijuana		Addiction, Resources Marijuana, Pathway, Heroin, Video
Dose of Reality	Information on drug facts, support, take action, proper disposal....	Community Resources, Drugs students, Educators, Parents, service members, native americans
Dose of Reality-Maine	Linda presents to Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, and the Military about the consequences of drug use and underage drinking. She shares age appropriate information and stories.	Prevention Maine, Education Program, Prevention
Drug Free America	Drug Free America Foundation, Inc. is a drug prevention and policy organization committed to developing strategies that prevent drug use and promote sustained recovery. The Drug Free America Foundation, Inc. vision is a world where all people live free of the burden of drug abuse.	Community Resources, Prevention Prevention
DrugDead Videos	DrugDead.org is a product of the anger, frustration, and sadness over the long-running addiction problem that has plagued most of this country for the last two generations or so. Despite advances in technology, communication, etc. as well as an enormous expansion in the powers of law enforcement at governmental, state, and community levels, drugs continue to pollute our communities and homes and kill us at unprecedented levels.	Drugs Video
Drugfree- One on One Help	Get One-on-One Help to Address Your Child’s Substance Use Whether you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling or other caregiver — our Helpline is here for you and anyone else playing a supportive role in the life of a young person struggling with drug or alcohol use. Our trained and caring specialists are ready to listen, help you find answers and make an action plan to help your loved one. You can connect in the following ways, with support available in English and Spanish: Text a Message to 55753 Send an Email Call 1-855-378-4373	Recovery-Treatment Support, Parents, text, e-mail, call, Support Group, National
Drugfree- Resources	Parent resources- Intervention, Treatment, Medical Assisted Treatment	Community Resources
Drugfree- Treatment Options	Treatment & Recovery Realizing that your teen or young adult child needs help for his or her substance use can be scary and overwhelming. Let us help.	Recovery-Treatment Treatment
EDC	New skills and knowledge can spark a lifetime of change. Every day, EDC’s programs in education, health, and economic development deliver life-changing opportunities to those who need them most. From professional development materials for teachers to research reports for policymakers, EDC has produced hundreds of useful, innovative resources. This library contains a selection of some of our materials, including: Apps, Books, Curricula, Digital games, Reports/studies/white papers, Resource libraries, Toolkits ...	Resources Research Projects
Educate Before you Medicate	One of the original patient safety coalitions, NCPIE has been working to advance the safe, appropriate use of medicines through enhanced communication since 1982.	Prevention Toolkits, Educators, Parents
Faith-based Opioid Crisis Forum Hillsborough	Our Purpose / The Faith Based Opioid Crisis Forum was established to create awareness among local faith based leaders regarding the current Opioid crisis affecting families and communities throughout our region.	Community Resources, Resources Faith-based, Hillsborough
Federally Qualified Health Centers	There is no lack of information on Federally Qualified Health Centers. However, what's out there is a hodgepodge of confusing, sometimes conflicting information that often leaves more questions than answers. We have endeavored to point you in the right direction to answer your questions, and we've included links to trusted resources to supplement the information on our site. If you would like to locate a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), HRSA (the Health Resources and Service Administration) has a health center locator tool where you can search for a health center by address, state, or county. FQHCs are in most cities and many rural areas. They will help you, even if you have no health insurance. You pay what you can afford, based on your income.	Resources FQHC, Insurance, 2019 Summit
FL Families Baker Act	The Baker Act encourages the voluntary admission of persons for psychiatriccare, but only when they are able to understand the decision and its consequences and are able to fully exercise their rights for themselves. When this is not possible due to the severity of the person’s condition, the law requires that the person be extended the due process rights assured under the involuntary provisions of the Baker Act. Florida citizens who might harm themselves or others may be held involuntarily for assessment up to 72 hours. The statute for mental illness is called a Baker Act. Background FORMS	Community Resources, Recovery-Treatment, Resources Crisis, Baker Act, Florida, Tampa Bay
FL Family- Machman Act	Marchman Act Question and Answers and Forms. Florida citizens who might harm themselves or others may be held involuntarily for assessment up to 72 hours. Background and detail information	Resources Crisis, Marchman Act, FL Family
Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs	For 24-hour counsel, call the National Veteran Crisis Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. You are NOT alone! Veterans in Florida, call the Florida Veterans Support Line at 1-844-MyFLVet (693-5838) or 2-1-1. At the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, we advocate for Florida veterans and connect them to earned benefits and services. We’re here to honor those who served U.S.	Community Resources, Resources Veteran
Florida drug-related outcomes surveillance and tracking system	Welcome to the Florida Drug-Related Outcomes Surveillance and Tracking (FROST) System. FROST is an interactive, publicly available data dissemination tool for researchers, public health professions and the general public to quickly explore Florida drug-related outcomes.	Community Resources Florida, Statistics, 2019 Summit
Florida Recovery Schools of Tampa Bay	We are a non-profit, tuition-free Recovery School in partnership with the school districts. We award graduates with a state-recognized diploma. Inclusion and accessibility are fundamental to our vision. We believe all adolescents in recovery deserve access to specialized educational and recovery supports regardless of their socioeconomic status, background, race, religious affiliation, gender expression, etc.	Recovery-Treatment Recovery Programs, High School
Florida Veterans Foundation	Mission Statement To provide educational and outreach program that will seek out and help: 1) All Veterans with Suicide Prevention 2) All Veterans with an Opioid Addiction Program 3) Aging Veterans & Spouses apply for VA Pension with Aid & Attendance Benefits 4) Provide a Statewide Veterans Charity Registry 5) All Veterans Register for VA Benefits	Community Resources, Resources Veteran
Gateway Drugs	The use of any alcohol, cigarettes or marijuana is highly correlated with the use of the other two. Alcohol, nicotine and marijuana are the three gateway drugs for youth.	Drugs, Resources Opioid
Generation X- Educational Toolkits	Take action against the misuse of prescription meds You can review and download any of our free and easy-to- use toolkits to teach people of all ages about medication safety and the dangers of prescription drug misuse.	Prevention Prevention, Toolkits, Teen, Schools, Education Program