Coping Skills
What is a coping skill you use in times of stress?
Personal answer or general
What number do you call or text in a crisis?
988
Available 24/7
Where can you find county wide list of resources?
Hays County Resource Directory
Located on the Hay County Health Department website.
What are some negative health effects from vaping?
Increased heart rate, blood pressure, breathing.
Damage to heart, blood vessels, lungs, and oral health
Weakens your immune system
Describe what is a risk factor
Things in a persons life (body, mind, family, environment) that increases problems or challenges for them.
Name at least one local resource that provides FREE services to youth and families.
Greater San Marcos Youth Council (GSMYC)
Youth Services Bureau (YSB)
What is the local Mental Health Authority?
Hill Country MHDD/Scheib Center
What are some ways to reduce overdose risks?
Beside abstinence...
Take medications as prescribed and only intended for you by your doctor.
Have Narcan on hand
How do positive social supports help us?
Lower stress, increases positive feelings, improves self esteem, and strengthens our resilience.
Where can you find a list of county wide mental health resources?
Hays County Resource Directory
Where can you get free Narcan in San Marcos?
Southside Community Center
Outsiders Anonymous
Texas ICON (Integrated Community Opioid Network)
What community resources are related to harm reduction?
Outsiders Anonymous (O/A)
Cenikor: Project AIM and M.A.T programs
Texas Integrated Community Opioid Network (ICON)
Mental Health Court