Sobriety
What is a sober date?
A sober date is the date in which
Name the BHSU team?
Candence, Mel, Imogen, Lamayta, Alana and Crystal
What’s one benefit in having a BHSU safety plan?
Trips
Home passes
What day are SDX urine screenings processed?
Wednesday
How many BHSU youth recently maintained sobriety?
15
Who needs to be involved in order for a youths safety plan to be earned, paused or removed?
Youth treatment team which includes cottage sup and asup, clinician and treatment track group facilitator. Other entities include: parents/guardian, CMO, DCP&P, etc
What does BHSU stand for?
Behavioral Health & Substance Use
What’s the one thing you MUST DO in order to be considered for a BHSU safety plan?
Provide a negative urine. How do you skip that part 🤦🏽♀️
Name one goal of the BHSU program.
Promote sobriety, emotional wellness, healthy coping skills, relapse prevention, accountability, or positive decision-making
Who has the longest sobriety in BHSU?
Mark B
What does “Progress Not Perfection” mean?
Recovery is a journey and mistakes do not erase progress
What is the term used when a person returns to substance use after a period of sobriety?
Relapse
Why is consistency among staff important?
It creates structure, trust, predictability, and reduces manipulation/splitting.
Who is the dedicated BHSU Clinical Coordinator?
Mel
What are two healthy coping skills youth can use instead of substances?
Deep breathing, exercise, journaling, talking to a trusted adult, art, music, mindfulness,
Research shows that youth are more likely to succeed in treatment when they have this protective factor. What is it?
At least one caring, supportive adult relationship.
What are the BHSU cottages?
Farrow, Nico, R1 and Metcalf
What must happen in order for youth to reinstate their safety plan if placed on hold/removed?
Maintain consistent positive behaviors
Obtain a negative UDS
Consistent positive feedback in school/cottage
Team to be in agreement
What substances can you use in BHSU?
None. Zero. Zilch. Not a nothing
Name one celebrity that’s in recovery?
Kodak Black Lil Durk Chief Keef
What is the term for people, places, things, or emotions that increase the urge to use substances?
Triggers
How many youth are currently in BHSU?
18
Yes or No: Youth KP was asked to join his schools basketball team but recently provided a urine which was positive for nicotine. KP goes on home passes and his parents don’t mind if he smokes a nicotine vape. Can youth KP join his schools basketball team based on the BHSU rules?
No. That’s it. That’s all :). Don’t even ask 👊🏽
Who is the ClinicalDirector of Bonnie Brae?
Jamie Rau
Is alcohol a drug?
Yes.