National Alcohol Awareness Month was founded in 1987 by The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), alcohol use disorder affects an estimated 28 million people ages 12 and over in the United States, and less than 10% of those affected receive any treatment. Alcohol Awareness Month aims to educate and provide information about alcohol use, foster candid discussion, and encourage individuals to seek treatment. Through these efforts, Alcohol Awareness Month has helped to save many lives and continues to be an essential tool in the fight against the effects of alcohol use disorder.
Source: www.niaaa.nih.gov
BCBSRI offers support for members who may be struggling with alcohol use disorders through these programs:
BH Link: A 24/7 walk-in community-based program and call center which provides immediate crisis intervention services to individuals in need of ongoing treatment and recovery support. A professional team of nurses, counselors, psychiatrists, and peer specialists are on hand. Available to adult commercial members.
For more information, please call the BH Link Hotline at (401) 414-LINK [(401) 414-5465]
Pelago: A virtual substance use management provider that supports teenagers over 15 (16 and above for Opioid treatment) and adults with personalized substance use management and treatment. The Pelago program is staffed by a nationwide network of physicians, nurse practitioners, recovery coaches, and drug and alcohol counselors who use technology-enabled clinical care delivery methods to treat substance use conditions. Available to commercial members ages 15 and older.
For more information, please call 1-877-349-7755 or visit www.pelagohealth.com/
Peer Recovery Coaching: A SAMHSA-recognized tool that facilitates recovery and reduces healthcare costs. Peer Recovery Coaches are individuals who are also in recovery and who have undergone extensive training to provide support to their peers and serve as a bridge to substance use services and community supports. Peer Recovery Coaches do not diagnose or treat addiction.
Available to commercial and Medicare Advantage populations.
To learn more about Peer Recovery Coaching, you may visit any of our network Peer Recovery providers’ websites:
- Codac: codacinc.org
- Fellowship Health Resources: www.fhr.net
- East Bay Community Action Program: www.ebcap.org
- Thundermist Health Center: www.thundermisthealth.org
- Galilee Mission, Inc.: www.galileemission.net
- Trinity Healthy Living: trinityvillage.org
- The Providence Center: www.providencecenter.org
- VICTA: victalife.com
For additional information, please contact Isabella Faggiano at isabella.faggiano@bcbsri.org.