Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse

To provide quality substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services leading to improved health, wellness, and security in the Brazos Valley.

Last fiscal year, BVCASA employed 116 full-time and 32 part-time staff to fulfill our mission. We provided 15,248 youth and adults with educational presentations, 5,909 youth and adults with safe and drug-free activities, 1,100 youth with curriculum-based education, 961 adults with residential substance abuse treatment, 633 adults with outpatient treatment, and supported the work of 3 community-based coalitions. These services were provided throughout 7 counties in the Brazos Valley, and 30 counties in HHSC Region 7 for the Prevention Resource Center. BVCASA addresses use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs through a wide array of evidence-based prevention, intervention, and treatment services, including: education programs focused on skills building and prevention techniques for elementary, middle school, and high school students; a youth coalition in Robertson County, a student coalition at Blinn College, and a student coalition at Bryan High School; free screening and referrals for individuals who may need treatment for substance abuse; adult and youth outpatient treatment; and supportive outpatient, outpatient relapse, supportive residential, and intensive residential relapse for individuals in the Texas criminal justice continuum of care.

Testimonials

BVCASA had a client who was living at and referred to us by Twin City Mission. She was screened and determined to be in need of our pregnant and postpartum program (Baby Love) based on her substance abuse history and the fact that she was 7 weeks pregnant and also had a 16 month old. She had a history of domestic violence, mental health issues, physical health issues, and STIs. We provided her with several community referrals, parenting education, one-on-one counseling and needed baby supplies, hygiene products and safe sex kits. She was able to find employment due to our referral to workforce solutions. She was also able to get her needed prenatal care through our referral and case management services. She qualified for rapid housing through the mission. She now has her own residence, a reliable vehicle, and is employed. She has also gained parenting skills and knowledge to raise her children in a healthy environment. She gave birth this summer and her and children are doing well at this time. She plans on attending a mental health evaluation and taking medication since she is not pregnant at this time. She completed the Baby Love program successfully in August.